The United States military leadership is reminding all its members that Joe Biden will be the new president

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Washington – Fearing more violence on the day of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, the United States military leadership on Tuesday reminded all members of the military in writing that last week’s deadly uprising in the US. Capitolio was an undemocratic and criminal act, and the right to freedom of expression does not entitle anyone to commit violent acts.

A memo signed by all members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff also reminded members of the military that Biden had been duly elected as the next president and will be sworn in on January 20.

The memo was unusual because the military leadership, including General Mark Milley, the joint chief of staff, felt compelled to remind the troops that changing the constitutional process is wrong. The text went beyond statements by the Pentagon’s civic leader, Acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller, who described the attack as an act of sedition and insurrection. Miller called it “reprehensible and contrary to the principles of the US Constitution.”

While, law enforcement agencies are trying to determine the full extent of criminal activity on Capitol Hill and discover the degree of involvement of active and retired military personnel.

Some Army veterans have already been identified as taking part in the uprisings on the Capitol, but the extent of the active military’s involvement has not been established.

Senator Tammy Duckworth, a veteran of the Iraq War, wrote to the Department of Defense on Monday asking its investigative agencies to work with the FBI and Capitol Police to investigate whether active or retired members of the military were part of a ” inflammatory conspiracy “against the government.

The Joint Chiefs of Staff memo did not directly address the issue of military involvement.

“We saw actions in the Capitol that were against the law,” the memo says. “The right to freedom of expression and assembly does not entitle anyone to resort to violence, rebellion and insurrection.”

“As soldiers, we must be an example of the nation’s values ​​and ideals. We support and defend the constitution. Any act to change the constitutional process is not only contrary to our traditions, values ​​and oath; it is against the law “.

  • New Jersey Democratic Representative. Andy Kim joined efforts to clean the Capitol rotunda early Thursday morning.

    New Jersey Democratic Representative. Andy Kim joined efforts to clean the Capitol rotunda early Thursday morning. (Andrew Harnik)

  • Employees removed the remains of the sculpture pedestals in Statuary Hall, in the Capitol.

    Employees removed the remains of the sculpture pedestals in Statuary Hall, in the Capitol. (SHAWN THEW)

  • Republican Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina looks at the damage to the federal Capitol after the riots on Wednesday afternoon.

    Republican Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina looks at the damage to the federal Capitol after the riots on Wednesday afternoon. (Andrew Harnik)

  • A federal employee is cleaning the area outside of house speaker Nancy Pelosi's office, one of which was raided by the rioters.

    A federal employee is cleaning the area outside of house speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office, one of which was raided by the rioters. (J. Scott Applewhite)

  • Maintenance workers cleaned the exterior of the Capitol, which looked peaceful the morning after the violent riot on Wednesday.

    Maintenance workers cleaned the outside of the Capitol, which looked peaceful the morning after the violent riot on Wednesday. (Julio Cortez)

  • Secret Service assault squad agents were inspecting the capital's rotunda as she and other units of the security forces monitored violent protesters loyal to President Donald Trump who took over the Capitol building until Wednesday night.

    Secret Service assault squad agents were inspecting the capital’s rotunda as she and other units of the security forces monitored violent protesters loyal to President Donald Trump who took over the Capitol building until Wednesday night. (J. Scott Applewhite)

  • A National Guard soldier stands guard at a quiet Capitol building while maintenance workers erect a security fence around its perimeter.

    A National Guard soldier stands guard at a quiet Capitol building while maintenance workers erect a security fence around its perimeter. (John Minchillo)

  • On Wednesday afternoon, protesters loyal to President Donald Trump responded to his call to go to the Capitol, where they turned violent shortly thereafter.

    On Wednesday afternoon, protesters loyal to President Donald Trump responded to his call to go to the Capitol, where they turned violent shortly thereafter. (Jose Luis Magana)

  • One of the earliest manifestations of violence and damage was suffered by members of the press reporting the incidents since Wednesday afternoon.

    One of the earliest manifestations of violence and damage was suffered by members of the press reporting the incidents since Wednesday afternoon. (Jose Luis Magana)

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