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The joint letter published in the Washington Post newspaper was signed by former United States Defense Ministers Ashton Carter, Dick Cheney, William Cohen, Mark Esper, Robert Gates, Chuck Hagel, James Mattis, Leon Panetta, William Perry and Donald Rumsfeld.
In the letter, the former ministers warned that the controversial results of the presidential elections held on November 3 do not refer to the position of the military, stating that “otherwise, national security would be in danger.”
In the letter, “We vow to protect the Constitution against internal and external enemies. Our oath is not against a person or a party.” Using their statements, the ministers drew attention to the importance of peaceful return.
Emphasis on the period of peace
According to AA news; Calling on Christopher Miller, who served as US Under Secretary of Defense, the former ministers said that the transfer of power to Joe Biden’s election-winning administration must be done peacefully and legally.
“Involving the US military in the electoral debate pushes us into a dangerous area, illegal and outside the Constitution.” In making their assessment, the ministers emphasized that it is essential to act in accordance with democratic customs and the relevant laws regarding elections and returns.
Democratic candidate Joe Biden won the controversial presidential elections held in the United States on November 3. Biden’s victory is expected to be officially recorded by counting the votes of the delegates at the joint session held in Congress on January 6.
