Top General Says 'Apolitical' Military Won't Get Involved In Election

Top General Says 'Apolitical' Military Won't Get Involved In Election

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General Mark Millie emphasized the military's apolitical role, stating it will not monitor or enforce election results, leaving disputes to US courts and Congress. Amidst President Trump's unsubstantiated claims of mail-in voting fraud, he hesitated to commit to accepting election results, sparking speculation about a potential refusal to leave office. Joe Biden suggested the military would ensure a peaceful transition. Historically, the military has maintained political independence, pledging allegiance to the Constitution.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does General Mark Millie say the military will play in the election process?

Enforcing election results

Monitoring the elections

Resolving election disputes

Remaining apolitical

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is responsible for resolving election disputes according to General Millie?

The Joint Chiefs of Staff

The President

The US Congress and courts

The US military

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What concern has President Trump raised about mail-in voting?

It will be too costly

It will delay the election results

It will lead to fraudulent voting

It will increase voter turnout

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has President Trump said about accepting the election results?

He has not commented on this

He will accept them unconditionally

He will only accept them if he wins

He will decide after seeing the results

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Joe Biden suggest might happen if Trump refuses to leave office?

The military would support Trump

The military would escort Trump out

The courts would intervene

Congress would negotiate a solution