I was a Navy commander. Trump's approach to military deaths is concerning.
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A former Navy commander expresses concern over President Trump's approach to military deaths, citing rhetoric that glorifies killing and scorns mercy. The commander argues that such language confuses cruelty with strength and risks undermining the disciplined use of force in the US military.
A former Navy commander is speaking out against President Trump's approach to military deaths. The commander is concerned that Trump's rhetoric glorifies killing and scorns mercy. This language is not in line with the US military's values of discipline and restraint. The commander argues that true strength requires restraint, not a philosophy of war untethered from restraint. The US needs to distinguish itself from its enemies by showing that it remains governed by law, discipline, and constitutional accountability. Congress should reject rhetoric that glorifies killing and ensure that any further military action is subject to the constitutional role of the legislative branch.
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