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Sen. Tom Cotton Criticizes Defense Department For Undermining Civilian Control

Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Criminal Justice and Counterterrorism ranking member Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., left, sitting next to Chair Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., right, speaks during a hearing on C

Senator Tom Cotton, a Republican from Arkansas, has raised concerns about potential resistance within the Defense Department to the incoming Trump administration's proposed reforms. Cotton criticized reports of internal discussions among Pentagon officials regarding how to respond if President Trump issues certain directives or makes significant staffing changes.

One anonymous defense official mentioned that troops are obligated to disobey unlawful orders, sparking questions about potential resignations from senior military leaders in such scenarios.

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