A recent video released by a group of Senate Democrats has sparked debate over its message to members of the military regarding orders from former President Donald Trump. The video encourages military personnel to question or potentially defy directives from Trump, who previously served as Commander in Chief.
Scott Jennings, a conservative commentator and frequent guest on CNN, addressed the issue during an appearance on Mark Halperin’s 2Way program. Jennings questioned the intent behind the Democrats’ message, suggesting it could undermine civilian control of the military.
“How is the president pitting the military against American citizens, I don’t know what they mean by that, A. B, what are the illegal orders? What are they talking about? It’s like they live in an alternate reality. They live in a movie. They live in a TV show where something that they claim is happening is not actually happening in reality. I don’t know what illegal activity they’re talking about but I do know what illegal activity they’re recommending. And they’re trying to get people in the chain of command to disobey the commander in chief which would be a terrible idea,” said Jennings.
Halperin responded by noting, “But they’re saying don’t obey illegal orders which is…”
Jennings pressed further: “What orders?”
Halperin continued: “But I didn’t hear them advocate breaking the law.”
Jennings replied: “Well, I think they’re trying to influence members of the military to start to determine all orders are illegal orders just because they don’t like Donald Trump. That’s the way I took it.”
The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between supporters and critics of Trump regarding his legitimacy and actions while in office. Jennings argued that this incident reflects broader skepticism among some Democrats about Trump’s presidency and their willingness to challenge his authority.
