Headline Roundup • November 19th, 2017
Top General Says He Would Resist "Illegal" Strike Order
Summary from the AllSides News Team
The top nuclear commander in the U.S. said he would refuse to execute any "illegal" nuclear launch orders from Trump. The president recently expressed his willingness to "totally destroy" North Korea if needed.
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US nuclear chief would resist 'illegal' presidential strike order
BBC News
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The top nuclear commander in the US says he would resist any "illegal" presidential order to launch a strike.
Top General Says He Would Reject An ‘Illegal’ Nuclear Strike Order From Trump
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“We’re not stupid people,” nuclear commander Gen. John Hyten said at a forum Saturday.
Top Commander: I'd Decline 'Illegal' Nuclear Order From Trump
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Air Force Gen. John Hyten, the top U.S. nuclear commander, said he would decline an "illegal" nuclear launch if President Donald Trump called for one, the Washington Examiner reported Saturday.
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