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U.S. Admiral Refuses To Say If He’d Obey Order To Invade Canada
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That means he would.
He very clearly stated what he would do. He found the scenario 'preposterous', meaning 'not possible'. He could not have stated with any more clarity that he and most of the American military officers above and below him would consider such an order as not legal. Further, he all but came right out and said that Trump, by his statements on the matter, are needlessly emotional.
There can be no doubt that his response was as strong a rebuke of Trump's posturing as could be allowed.
I'm not sure actually, because had he said he wouldn't, they probably would have just discharged him.
No matter what he says he would. You don't become a General by refusing orders.
And even if he would refuse he'd be removed from command and something willing to obey would replace him.