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In reply to the discussion: After months of responding to posts with "He's NEVER going to resign!", [View all]getagrip_already
(14,618 posts)13. yes, if he were still potus ....
They couldn't refuse a lawful order. And it's likely there would be pilots on board to replace any crew that would balk and stand down.
Also keep in mind the crew wouldn't know in advance. They would be nearing a destination then just get a change in orders. orders. not a request.
Just how do you think the military works anyway?
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After months of responding to posts with "He's NEVER going to resign!", [View all]
Aristus
Sep 2020
OP
I've long thought he might flee the country if the shit ever really hit the fan...
First Speaker
Sep 2020
#1
I can't see that any of those countries would want him, except maybe
Miguelito Loveless
Sep 2020
#33
does mnuchin? potus has the ultimate authority to do anything i the exec branch or military....
getagrip_already
Sep 2020
#35
What's to keep him is the fact that the guys up in the sharp end of AF-1 are Air Force officers.
A HERETIC I AM
Sep 2020
#9
If you're suggesting Trump will leave everything behind and move to Russia
Tom Traubert
Sep 2020
#32
I hope you are right, but roberts is just one vote, and we only have 3.....
getagrip_already
Sep 2020
#36
Never going to happen. People don't realize narcacsism isn't just a trait it is a disorder
Statistical
Sep 2020
#15