Can The Military Refuse Trump's Orders?

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14. Duty to disobey. Search for legal guidelines.But consequences may be harsh. I had

this conversation in the grocery store pharmacy waiting room, lined up for Covid booster.

Somehow stumbled on this topic. A Vietnam vet went nuts, roared at me. Must obey at all costs!

Latent ptsd?

I said: I don’t want to fight with you.

Let the conversation drop.

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Military.com
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4 Out of 5 US Troops Surveyed Understand the Duty to Disobey Illegal ...
Aug 13, 2025But when the respondents were asked to think about and comment on the duty to disobey unlawful orders before being asked if they would follow the order to bomb, the percentage who would obey the ...


FindLaw
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What Is a Military 'Duty to Disobey'? - FindLaw
It's generally called a "duty to disobey," and is empowered by the Uniform Code of Military Justice. The UCMJ is more concerned about the need to obey orders, but specifies the conditions when military personnel may feel justified in not following them: If the order is "contrary to the constitution" or "the laws of the United States."


legalclarity.org
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Your Right to Disobey an Unlawful Order - LegalClarity
Jul 4, 2025The duty to obey in the armed forces is governed by the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). Articles 90, 91, and 92 require service