A strange and unsettling video surfaced three days ago, featuring a group of Democrats directly addressing the U.S. military. Their message? It’s permissible to defy orders from the Commander in Chief, Donald Trump, if those orders are deemed “illegal.”
The pronouncements have sparked outrage and confusion, as the Democrats have yet to articulate precisely *which* orders they believe would be unlawful. Former President Trump himself has labeled the act as potential sedition, a charge that carries immense weight.
Journalist Matt Taibbi, known for his pivotal role in uncovering the Twitter Files, finds himself revisiting a familiar sense of unease. He recently shared with podcaster Emily Jashinsky that this situation echoes the early stages of the Russia collusion narrative.
Taibbi didn’t mince words, describing the Democrats’ actions as “blatant, bad, overwrought propaganda.” He pointed out the inherent contradiction: the concept of refusing illegal orders has always existed, yet this call to action feels distinctly different, particularly given decades of silence on alleged government misconduct.
The core question, according to Taibbi, is *why now*? He expressed concern over the implicit encouragement of an uprising, a move that projects weakness and instability onto the United States. This tactic, he argues, mirrors the leaks during the Russiagate investigation, which aimed to undermine trust in the government.
He recalled how those earlier leaks, while damaging to Trump, simultaneously signaled to the world that the U.S. was fractured and vulnerable. Is this current effort intended to create the same perception? Taibbi admits to struggling to comprehend the motivations behind such a risky maneuver.
Beyond the immediate controversy, a crucial mystery remains: who conceived this plan? Who orchestrated the coordination of this message to the military? These are questions demanding answers, as they strike at the heart of political strategy and national security.
The situation raises the possibility of a deliberate distraction, a calculated attempt to impede Trump’s agenda. But the true architects and their ultimate goals remain shrouded in uncertainty, leaving a lingering sense of apprehension and a need for thorough investigation.
