Judging Freedom Ray McGovern : The Dangers of an Unbridled Military.
Dec 8, 2025
Ray McGovern, a former CIA analyst and national security expert, dives deep into the complexities of military authority and accountability. He discusses the alarming implications of military leaders acting on presidential orders, the resignation of Admiral Halsey over illegal directives, and the questionable role of the DOJ in accountability for military actions. McGovern also critiques the evolving U.S. national security strategy, touching on domestic deployment concerns and contrasts with Cold War policies, while drawing parallels to historical military interventions.
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Secret Chains Enable Domestic Use Of Force
- An unbridled military that labels targets can be turned inward against Americans.
- Ray McGovern warns that illegal orders and secretive special-operations chains risk domestic abuse of force.
Pressure Congress To Demand Answers
- Congress should demand explanations when senior officers resign over illegal orders.
- Ray McGovern urges oversight to force accountability and public disclosure of why commanders quit.
Admiral Halsey Resigned Over Illegal Orders
- Admiral Halsey quit after being advised his orders were illegal and he disagreed with the conduct.
- Ray McGovern highlights the admiral's resignation as a potential catalyst forcing Congressional scrutiny.