Leaders at Minot Air Air Force Base sent a text message that warned airmen about the dangers of being near a conservative rally that featured a speaker from a pro-Trump group.
    • PizzaMan
      55·
      7 months ago

      But that’s not what happened.

      "At issue was a planned Nov. 17 event dubbed the “Dakota Patriot Rally” at the state fairgrounds in Minot, and the text warned personnel “to be cautious” if they were in the area, especially because some rally-goers “could be confrontational to military members.”

      Nothing was said about their careers/political affiliation, the message was about their safety.

    • TJD@sh.itjust.works
      56·
      7 months ago

      For real. Our servicemen should be free to vote for an support whatever candidates they feel best represent them. Not just whoever the brass wants them to support.

  • mirror_slap@lemmy.world
    1·
    7 months ago

    This group is an extension of the turning point USA tiki torch people. They’re led by Charlie Kirk, a bigoted hate monger who’s only purpose in life since 2012 has been attracting adherents by telling them who to hate and blame.

    TP USA played a huge role in the insurrection, and as such, the U.S. military issuing a warning is perfectly logical.

  • ThrowawayOPM
    410·
    7 months ago

    And the military wonders why recruitment numbers are down. At least its not as bad as having everyone install keyloggers on their personal phone like that one base did a couple years back.