Democrats who said troops can refuse illegal orders alarmed by Hegseth’s Iran order

American Exceptionalism, War, and the Dangerous Meaning of “No Quarter”.

(ThyBlackMan.com) In the weeks after the U.S. and Israeli strikes began in Iran, the Trump administration continues to give Americans reasons to be alarmed about the leadership and direction of our nation. I was unfamiliar with the military’s use of the term “no quarter” until Defense Secretary Hegseth recently used it during a Pentagon press briefing about the ongoing war. Hegseth vowed, “We will keep pressing. We will keep pushing, keep advanc…

Democrats raise concerns over Hegseth’s ‘no quarter’ Iran comments

Democrats who said troops can refuse illegal orders alarmed by Hegseth’s Iran order

Defense secretary’s comments about offering ‘no quarter’ have some Democratic lawmakers decrying ‘the irresponsible way he's showing leadership in this war’

Why Pete Hegseth’s talk about ‘no quarter’ could itself be against U.S. and international law

The secretary of defense is a military leader in the chain of command. Whether Hegseth appreciates it or not, his words alone have legal significance.