‘Scared’ ex-generals stay silent over fear Trump will use rare military law against them

A military law that allows prosecution against ex-generals and retired senior military officers who speak out with “contemptuous” statements against President Donald Trump has rendered many silent, according to a report in the San Antonio Express News.”Generals, admirals and other top commanders no longer in uniform are worried the administration might pursue criminal charges, tax investigations or other legal retribution against them,” they report.Retired military officers are worried because of Article 88, a section of the Uniform Code of Military Justice titled “Contempt Toward Officials…

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