General says illegal nuclear launch order can be refused

Sunday, November 19, 2017

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia -- The top officer at U.S. Strategic Command said Saturday an order from President Donald Trump or any of his successors to launch nuclear weapons can be refused if that order is determined to be illegal.

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