Gen. Michael Flynn was recently pardoned by President Trump after pleading guilty of lying to FBI investigators during an investigation of whether President Trump’s campaign colluded with Russia. Flynn then made an unprecedented request. He asked that the Constitution be suspended, martial law be imposed, and the presidential election re-run.
Flynn re-tweeted a tweet from We the People, a fringe political group, on 1 December. “Freedom never kneels, except for God,” he wrote, tagging several conservative reporters and lawyers. “We the People” tweeted, urging the President to declare a limited Martial Law, suspend the Constitution, and have the military oversee a national re-vote if legislators and Congress fail to fulfill their duty under the 12th Amendment.
The call was not met with universal acclaim. “You’re a real piece of shit, and a stain on the entire military,” one person wrote. “Do you remember swearing an oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States?” How does suspending The Constitution fulfill that oath? Your Stars and pension should be revoked because this is absolutely disgusting for a 3-Star Lt. General,” wrote another.
The Military Times reported that Kayleigh McEnany, the White House Press Secretary, praised Flynn as a hero for his service on the battlefield and in the government. However, the White House has not responded to Flynn’s request.
