complaints to use the american forces to put down riots. . think about that phrase. "to put down riots." he wouldn't go along with the president ordering troops to put down american citizens. and therefore he had to go. because the logic follows if you did not want to do it in 2020, he would not use the military to quell protests after per se the president overturns the results of the election he lost or who knows what else. donald trump apparently agreed. he fired esper less than a week after the election. in his outgoing memo to staff, esper reminded the troops of their civic duty. quote, i want to thank you all for remanning apolitical and honoring your oath to the constitution. always do the right thing." hint, hint. so they get rid of the head of