Trump threatens to decapitate US military

Jun 6, 2024

Guest Mike Breen, former US Army Intel officer and recent CEO of Human Rights First, discusses the implications of Trump's threat to remove 'woke generals' from the military. They explore the importance of diversity in combat effectiveness, the risks of imposing loyalty tests on military officers, and the ethical dilemmas of prioritizing ideology over expertise.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

Discussing Military Introspection, Diversity, and Combat Effectiveness

02:54 • 5min

Implications of Removing 'Woke Generals' in the Military

08:16 • 5min

Examining Loyalty to Trump vs. Competence in Military Officials

13:42 • 2min

Reflections on the Former President's Disrespect towards the Military

15:30 • 4min