This is a bit misleading since it's always been the rule to begin with.
The UCMJ specifically states that these are punitive actions.
Article 88—Contempt toward officials
Article 89—Disrespect toward a superior commissioned officer
Retired Military are considered part of the inactive reserve and are subject to the UCMJ. The same as Active Duty, reserves, and officers.
So the article is correct but this isnt some new change. The rules were not relaxed under Trump. The rules were exactly the same. The difference is the officers and NCOs charged with upholding those rules under Trump were in violation of Article 92—Failure to obey order or regulation.
They are picking and choosing when to enforce the UCMJ.
This is a bit misleading since it's always been the rule to begin with.
The UCMJ specifically states that these are punitive actions.
Article 88—Contempt toward officials
Article 89—Disrespect toward a superior commissioned officer
Retired Military are considered part of the inactive reserve and are subject to the UCMJ. The same as Active Duty, reserves, and officers.
So the article is correct but this isnt some new change. The rules were not relaxed under Trump. The rules were exactly the same. The difference is the officers and NCOs charged with upholding those rules under Trump were in violation of Article 92—Failure to obey order or regulation.
They are picking and choosing when to enforce the UCMJ.