Joe Wright

Joe Wright, a political science professor at Penn State and expert on dictatorships, delves into alarming trends in U.S. military involvement under Trump. He shares his Chilean experiences, warning about the dangers of illegal military orders. Wright discusses the implications of militaries becoming politicized and how loyalist appointments can threaten democracy. He highlights the risk of targeting domestic opponents and explores whether military personnel might refuse unlawful commands, hoping for a commitment to lawful conduct.