Retired Admiral Mullen Warns U.S. Political Polarization Is Undermining Military Neutrality

Retired Admiral Mike Mullen says U.S. political polarization is now threatening the military’s ability to stay apolitical, and his warning comes at a moment when trust in institutions is fractured.

At an Aspen Institute forum, the former Joint Chiefs chair described the current climate as “challenging” and possibly the most dangerous time for civil-milit…