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Retired general warns the U.S. military could lead a coup after the 2024 election

Retired Major General Paul Eaton says war-gaming and civics education could help assure that the military is better prepared for a contested election.
Retired two-star U.S. General Paul Eaton co-authored a recent op-ed about the fear that a coup could succeed after the 2024 elections.

As the anniversary of the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol approaches, three retired U.S. generals have warned that another insurrection could occur after the 2024 presidential election and the military could instigate it.

The generals – Paul Eaton, Antonio Taguba and Steven Anderson – made their case in a recent . "In short: We are chilled to our bones at the thought of a coup succeeding

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