Amanpour US Army General Sounds the Alarm
Nov 14, 2025
In a riveting discussion, Retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Russel L. Honoré emphasizes the urgent threats to American democracy and warns against militarizing law enforcement. Ukrainian chef Eugene Korolev shares his journey from restaurant owner to soldier, highlighting how he uses cuisine as a form of cultural diplomacy to showcase Ukraine's identity. Acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns delves into the complexities of the American Revolution, emphasizing its profound, lasting influences and the contradictions of its heroes.
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Democracy Under Unique Strain
- Lieutenant General Russel L. Honoré warns American democracy is being tested and could be lost if current trends continue.
- He says this moment is uniquely concerning in his 37-year career in service.
Military Use Risks Democratic Collapse
- Honoré argues deploying soldiers for arrests and eliminating habeas corpus would destroy the army's role and democracy.
- He calls using the military for domestic arrests unconstitutional and a slippery slope.
Cruel Enforcement Erodes Goodwill
- Honoré highlights cruelty in policy enforcement, citing indiscriminate deportations and intrusive phone searches.
- He says such tactics harm U.S. goodwill and violate constitutional norms.