Top US military leaders condemn assault on the Capitol in rare memo
The joint chiefs of staff have reminded service members that the military remains committed to protecting and defending the US constitution
13 January 2021 - 14:19
Washington — The US military’s joint chiefs of staff, the uniformed leaders of the military branches, have put out a rare message to service members saying the violent riots last week were an assault on America’s constitutional process and against the law.
The joint message broke nearly a week of silence by the military leaders after the assault on the Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump sent lawmakers into hiding and left five people dead...
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