The Lead host, in a social media post on Friday, argued disobeying the commander-in-chief was the patriotic thing to do, if the military members believe his orders violate the U.S. Constitution. “The Nuremberg defense — This is the war crimes tribunal after World War Two — was that these Nazis were only following orders, and Nuremberg defense was resoundingly rejected in international law,” Tapper said. Tapper said there are other examples to point to in American history — like the My Lai Massacre in Vietnam in 1968, and the shooting at Kent State University in 1970 — that show following orders is not always a sound defense.
Author: Sean James
Published at: 2025-11-22 21:26:55
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