The Silence of the Generals: A Statement on Military Tradition and Legal Boundaries In a recent address at Quantico, President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth expected rousing applause from over 200 top military leaders gathered at a significant cost. Instead, they were met with silence—a powerful reminder of the U.S. military's tradition of non-partisan decorum. This silence, as highlighted by Rep. Ted Lieu, reflects not just discipline but a potential disapproval of suggestions to use