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A secretive assembly of senior U.S. military officers is scheduled at Quantico under the direction of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, raising concerns about its purpose, security risks, and potential for forced loyalty oaths or dismissals, with officers advised to seek legal counsel and prepare for various outcomes.
Donald Trump declined to sign a loyalty oath promising not to advocate for the overthrow of the U.S. government, a requirement for having his name on the ballot in Illinois. This decision, a departure from his past practices, drew criticism from President Joe Biden's team, who highlighted the historical tradition of presidents swearing to protect and uphold the Constitution.
The Republican Party of Florida voted to scrap a loyalty pledge that would have required GOP presidential candidates to support the eventual party nominee in order to get on the state's primary ballot. The pledge was backed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis but opposed by former President Donald Trump. Trump's team has opposed signing loyalty oaths that would require him to support the Republican nominee for president. The vote is seen as a notable loss for DeSantis, who has generally received support from Florida GOP leaders.