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The problem is that it’s entirely possible to dismantle the constitution within the bounds of the constitution. So long as he’s acting within the broad and sweeping authority of the presidency, it would be very difficult for high-ranking members of the military to justify refusing orders. If the decision to refuse is not unanimous then the resisting officers can be dismissed until an officer with greater political ambitions is found.
The pentagon can be reasonably relied on to resist impulsive and obviously unlawful instructions, but they can’t be depended on to stop a protracted scheme of using the law to subvert the law.
There's nothing here!