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NEW: Army Captain Urges Military To Defy Trump’s Orders In Stunning Clip
An Army captain is under fire after posting videos in uniform urging troops to disobey orders from President Trump — a stunning act that critics say crosses the line into outright insubordination.
In a clip posted a few weeks ago, Captain Dylan Blaha told active-duty personnel to “ignore orders” coming from Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, blasting their directives as “authoritarian” and “fascist.” He invoked the Posse Comitatus Act in a shaky attempt to justify defying the commander-in-chief.
But Blaha’s rant has triggered outrage across the military community — and could land him in serious trouble. Under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), service members are strictly prohibited from engaging in political advocacy while in uniform, especially when it could be perceived as resisting lawful commands from superiors or the President himself.
Captain Dylan Blaha, a Democrat who’s running for Congress in Illinois, urges all military members to “DISOBEY” Pete Hegseth’s and Trump’s orders because the orders are “illegal” and constitute “war crimes”
TREASON
Cc @SecWar pic.twitter.com/HfWyYsAP4q
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) September 29, 2025
The uproar follows a separate case involving Staff Sgt. Corina Martinez, whose online remarks — posted shortly after Hegseth’s recent speech to generals — drew attention for possibly violating the same standards of conduct. Martinez insists her comments were unrelated, but the timing fueled speculation of broader unrest within the ranks.
Pentagon policy is crystal clear: uniformed personnel are prohibited from engaging in political speech, whether in person or on social media. Violations can result in disciplinary action under the UCMJ, ensuring troops uphold “good order and discipline.”
Legal experts warn that Blaha’s video could have criminal consequences. “Encouraging others to disobey lawful orders is not protected speech in the military,” one analyst explained. “Civilians have broad First Amendment rights — soldiers do not.”
The fallout from Blaha’s video has rocked military circles, with veterans and officials alike demanding accountability. For many, it’s a blunt reminder that the oath to serve the nation comes before politics — and that in uniform, loyalty to the chain of command isn’t optional.
