The United States’ top military officers on Tuesday condemned the “sedition and insurrection” that took place at the Capitol last week when supporters of President Trump sieged the building.
“We witnessed actions inside the Capitol building that were inconsistent with the rule of law. The rights of freedom of speech and assembly do not give anyone the right to resort to violence, sedition and insurrection,” Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley and the rest of the Joint Chiefs wrote in memo to the force.
In addition to the Milley, the memo was signed by Vice Chairman Gen. John Hyten and the chiefs of the Army, Navy, Marines Corps, Air Force, Space Force and National Guard.
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In their memo, the Joint Chiefs reminded service members of their oath to uphold the Constitution.
“As service members, we must embody the values and ideals of the nation,” they wrote. “We support and defend the Constitution. Any act to disrupt the Constitutional process is not only against our traditions, values and oath; it is against the law.”
They further reminded the force that under the Constitution, Biden will be their commander in chief next week.
“On Jan. 20, 2021, in accordance with the Constitution, confirmed by the states and the courts, and certified by Congress, President-elect Biden will be inaugurated and will become our 46th commander in chief,” they wrote.
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Top military officers condemned "sedition and insurrection" of Capitol attack https://t.co/ShkvRzicGS pic.twitter.com/KMQsxJZvLV
— The Hill (@thehill) January 12, 2021
That next to last line emphasizing that Biden will be the CINC tells you that the military felt the need to say this to the troops. https://t.co/7GDi08G8aA
— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) January 12, 2021
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