US’s polarization affecting military ability to remain apolitical, says former joint chiefs chair

Summary

Retired Adm Mike Mullen stated that the increasing ideological polarization in the U.S. is impacting the military's ability to remain apolitical, describing the current political environment for officers as "challenging" and "the most dangerous time" in his memory, according to The Guardian. He emphasized that this division affects a broader and younger segment of the armed forces.