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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsCommander in Chief Trump more loyal to Russia and Israel than to America!
Time for a court martial of the traitor?
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Commander in Chief Trump more loyal to Russia and Israel than to America! (Original Post)
DoubleAgentOrange
Dec 2017
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Sailor65x1
(554 posts)1. The president is a civilian
The UCMJ does not apply, and therefore no courts-martial apply.
DoubleAgentOrange
(81 posts)2. Really?
The UCMJ doesn't apply to the Commander in Chief?
Sailor65x1
(554 posts)3. Yup, really
In fact, the UCMJ specifically prohibits an active duty military member from holding a Federal Elective Office. So, despite the title "Commander-in-Chief," the holder of the office of President is a civilian and not subject to court-martial.
DavidDvorkin
(19,492 posts)4. Indeed, that's a fundamental principle in our system.