America’s Civilian Leadership at War | EP 701

We’ve just seen the latest on the Iran front. Once again, Washington’s civilian leadership is steering us deeper into conflict while our readiness, our warriors, and our trust in the chain of command take the hit. This isn’t new. From endless proxy fights to decisions that hollowed out the force at home, the people in suits keep sending the people in uniform into harm’s way—and too often treating them as expendable when they push back. My guest today lived that reality. John Frankman is a former Army Captain and Green Beret with 7th Special Forces Group. Before putting on the uniform, he spent four years in Catholic seminary studying for the priesthood with the goal of becoming a chaplain, until he discerned God had a different mission for him. When the COVID vaccine mandate hit, John refused what he and many others saw as an unlawful and immoral order. On July 1, 2023, he voluntarily separated rather than compromise. He didn’t go quietly. He’s a signer of the Declaration of Military Accountability and has been fighting ever since for the thousands forced out and the readiness that was destroyed. Today he’s a candidate for Congress in Florida’s First District, the district with more military members and veterans than any other in the country. He’s running as a fighter for Faith, Freedom, and Florida First: medical freedom, closed borders, real accountability, and America First leadership that puts the force and the Constitution first. John knows what happens when civilian leaders get it wrong.Discover other shows on the Talk Red Podcast Network, and get your daily fix of news, sports, and entertainment at https://TalkRed.com.