Former U.S. Army Captain Doug Truax, founder of Restoration of America, has strongly condemned a viral video featuring Democratic lawmakers that urges U.S. troops to question and potentially disobey illegal orders. Truax described the video as ‘unpatriotic,’ emphasizing its potential to undermine the military’s chain of command and exacerbate political tensions within the United States. This sentiment aligns with the broader criticism from former President Donald Trump, who labeled the content as ‘seditious behavior.’
The video, which has sparked extensive debate, centers on the argument that service members should refuse unlawful commands. This stance has prompted Truax to assert that such actions would lead to ‘chaos’ and create uncertainty about the validity of lawful orders. He criticized the lawmakers in the video, many of whom have served in the military, for ‘blurring the lines’ between political and military actions. This criticism has been echoed bySecretary of War Pete Hegseth, who voiced his concerns about the potential impact of the video in fostering hesitation within the military’s chain of command and eroding cohesion.
Among the lawmakers in the video are Senators Elissa Slotkin and Mark Kelly, as well as Representatives Chris Deluzio, Maggie Goodlander, Chrissy Houlahan, and Jason Crow. These individuals have a history of military service, which raises questions about their authority to comment on military conduct. Truax argued that politicians should not interfere with the military’s responsibilities, suggesting that they are using this issue as a tool for political influence. He further claimed that such videos are an attempt to ‘fray the country further’ and could lead to more political violence, especially in the current climate marked by events like the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the near-assassination of Trump.
Truax’s comments come alongside broader discussions about the potential consequences of politicizing the military, which he warns could lead to repeating past mistakes, such as the treatment of soldiers returning from the Vietnam War. He shared his father-in-law’s experience as an example, highlighting the emotional and physical toll on service members. The article stresses the importance of maintaining the integrity of the military’s structure, ensuring that service members are not subjected to political pressures that could undermine their mission and sacrifice.