Political Litmus Test for US Military Is Unnecessary, Unprecedented, and Dangerous

Political Litmus Test for US Military Is Unnecessary, Unprecedented, and Dangerous
The Pentagon logo behind the podium in the briefing room at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., on Jan. 8, 2020. Al Drago/Reuters
Steven Rogers
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Following the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol building, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered a “stand down” by all military units to give commanders time to address “extremism” in their ranks.