Tom Cotton slams ‘partisans and obstructionists’ in DOD reportedly plotting to block Trump plans
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Tom Cotton blasted Austin and defense officials for reportedly prepping to push back on Trump's agenda.
"These actions undermine civilian control of the military and our constitutional structure of government." Julia Johnson is a politics writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business, leading coverage of the U.S. Senate. She was previously a politics reporter at the Washington Examiner.
Earlier this month, it was reported that there were "informal discussions" occurring among Pentagon officials on what the department would do if Trump ordered the military for a domestic purpose or if he fired a significant number of employees, per CNN. Follow Julia's reporting on X at @JuliaaJohnson_ and send tips to Julia.Johnson@fox.com.
One anonymous defense official was quoted in the report saying, "Troops are compelled by law to disobey unlawful orders."
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