Retired generals who denounced Trump could be recalled to active duty and prosecuted, experts say

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Retired generals who denounced Trump could be recalled to active duty and prosecuted, experts say

The Uniform Code of Military Justice prohibits using "contemptuous words" against the president.
By Susan Katz Keating
Last Updated:
June 12, 2020 - 9:28am

   

Retired four-star military officers who lambasted President Trump could be recalled to active duty and prosecuted for violating the U.S. Code, military law experts told Just the News.

“Retired officers can't make contemptuous remarks of the commander-in-chief,” said John Dowd, a former Marine Corps Judge Advocate and former Trump legal advisor. “They’re all subject to recall. They’re subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice until they die.”

The pertinent law is Title 10 of the U.S. Code, Section 888, the experts said.

https://justthenews.com/government/security/retired-generals-who-denounced-trump-could-be-recalled-active-duty-and?utm_source=daily-newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter

[Cyber Liberty]

I suppose it would be technically possible, it'll never happen because the optics would be incredibly bad. 

[truth_seeker]

I suppose it would be technically possible, it'll never happen because the optics would be incredibly bad.

Just talk. I doubt there is even a precedent for this.

Fake news. Some bottom tier writer needs a provacative story.

[GtHawk]

Just talk. I doubt there is even a precedent for this.

Fake news. Some bottom tier writer needs a provacative story.

I wonder which has better odds of happening, this or a meteorite slamming into Nancy Pelosi's head?

[skeeter]

I suppose it would be technically possible, it'll never happen because the optics would be incredibly bad.

Optics would be bad but these ribbon wearing jackasses sure are setting a bad precedent.

[sneakypete]

I suppose it would be technically possible, it'll never happen because the optics would be incredibly bad.

@Cyber Liberty

Even worse than bad optics,it would pretty much guarantee them congressional seats or higher paying corporate board seats than they are already getting.

All you would be doing is rewarding them.

[Cyber Liberty]

@Cyber Liberty

Even worse than bad optics,it would pretty much guarantee them congressional seats or higher paying corporate board seats than they are already getting.

All you would be doing is rewarding them.

@sneakypete

Exactly.  There are dozens of downsides to this course of action, and only one positive, satisfying a pique.  If anybody were to actually suggest this, they would be slapped out of the room, and probably out of a job.

[Smokin Joe]

@sneakypete

Exactly.  There are dozens of downsides to this course of action, and only one positive, satisfying a pique.  If anybody were to actually suggest this, they would be slapped out of the room, and probably out of a job.

Even so, the mention of the possibility is interesting.

a four-star officer retiring with 40 years of experience would receive an annual pension of $237,144, plus health benefits.

Just the thought of losing that little nest egg would hurt.

[sneakypete]

Even so, the mention of the possibility is interesting.
Just the thought of losing that little nest egg would hurt.

@Smokin Joe

It would also solidify their determination to sell out to the highest bidder.

ANY General officer who is truly patriotic would stay the hell OUT of politics.

[Smokin Joe]

@Smokin Joe

It would also solidify their determination to sell out to the highest bidder.

ANY General officer who is truly patriotic would stay the hell OUT of politics.

In or out, run for office or go golfing or fishing or whatever they do.

[Cyber Liberty]

"Old soldiers never die, they just fade away."