Tuesday, February 25, 2025

All things Legal: The case of Jack Smith...; In Pursuit of a ‘Warrior Ethos,’ Hegseth Targets Military’s Top Lawyers (JAG)

Trump Takes Aim at Law Firm Aiding Jack Smith

The move, signed by President Trump on Thursday, is a major escalation of his promise to pursue perceived foes.

 In Pursuit of a ‘Warrior Ethos,’ Hegseth Targets Military’s Top Lawyers

The defense secretary has repeatedly derided the military lawyers for war crime prosecutions and battlefield rules of engagement.

Related: America has a Rogue President 

Note: Despite the incendiary title of this piece, Frank Kendall--former Air Force Secretary--explains why the JAG firings are important: "They have the independent legal authority to tell any military commander or political appointee that an order from the president or the secretary of defense is unlawful, cannot be given and should not be obeyed."