00:20Could America face a military coup soon?
00:24The U.S. military is facing unprecedented internal turmoil,
00:28reports suggest that dozens of top generals are defying President Trump's orders,
00:35with some being removed or forced out overnight.
00:38Over a dozen senior officers, including key Army commanders,
00:43have reportedly been dismissed, sparking speculation of a possible military coup.
00:49Much of the unrest centers around Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's controversial memo
00:55allowing troops to carry privately owned firearms on military bases.
01:00Hegseth emphasized that not all enemies are foreign,
01:04raising concerns about internal divisions within the Pentagon.
01:08The memo I'm signing today directs installation commanders
01:11to allow requests for personal protection to carry a privately owned firearm,
01:16with the presumption that it is necessary for personal protection.
01:22If a request is for some reason denied, the reason for that denial will be in writing
01:26and will explain in detail the basis for that direction.
01:29Again, the presumption is service members will be able to have their Second Amendment right on post.
01:40This turmoil comes amid a series of Pentagon purges dating back to early 2025,
01:47which saw the removal of top officials from the Joint Chiefs, Army, Navy, and Air Force.
01:54The timing of these dismissals amid the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict
01:59has intensified speculation about loyalty and resistance among senior officers.
02:05Experts note that U.S. military officers are legally bound to refuse unlawful orders.
02:12Much of the reported defiance may reflect adherence to these legal obligations
02:17rather than an organized attempt to seize power.
02:21However, pro-Trump media outlets, including RT,
02:25have framed these firings and refusals as evidence of an attempted coup,
02:30highlighting the internal tension for dramatic effect.
02:34Mainstream media, meanwhile, report only administrative defiance,
02:39with no verified signs of troops mobilizing or bases being seized.
02:44The purges reveal deep political and operational fractures within the Pentagon.
02:49While the U.S. military remains fully operational,
02:53these developments expose unprecedented internal tension
02:57that could have lasting implications for command and decision-making during ongoing conflicts.
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