4-Star Normal Confirms to Senate He Would ‘Execute’ Order to Assault Individuals on U.S. Soil

A Four-Star U.S. General has stated under oath that he would “definitely execute” an order to attack American citizens on American soil.

General Guillot, a nominee to lead CENTCOM, made this chilling admission during a Senate Armed Forces Committee hearing in response to a direct question from Senator Jack Reed. This exchange occurred following a White House memorandum on “Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence,” which grants the federal government broad authority to “disrupt” entities it deems a threat.

Consequently, this testimony confirms that a high-ranking military officer would use force against U.S. citizens without trial, provided he deems the order lawful. A White House memorandum issued on September 25, 2025, titled “Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence,” directs the National Joint Terrorism Task Force to create a “comprehensive national strategy to investigate, prosecute and disrupt” groups the government deems engaged in political violence.

Furthermore, the memorandum grants federal agencies the authority to “consult and coordinate with executive departments and agencies” and “request operational assistance from law enforcement partners” to counter these designated groups. Therefore, this policy establishes the official groundwork for the federal government to take action against domestic political organizations, creating a legal pathway for the military to act against American citizens.

The Testimony: An Order to Attack Americans

When asked directly if he would attack a designated domestic terrorist organization on U.S. soil, General Guillot confirmed his willingness to do so if he believed the order was lawful. During the hearing, Senator Jack Reed asked, “If the president declared an organization a terrorist organization or DTO, which is on a secret list, and you were ordered to attack them on US soil, would you carry out that order?”

General Guillot responded, “Senator Reed, as with any order I get, I would assess the order, consult the legal authorities to ensure that it was a lawful order… And if I had no concerns and I was confident in the lawful order, I would definitely execute that order.” Thus, the General’s response confirms that a legal justification alone suffices for the U.S. military to conduct operations against American citizens within the United States, effectively bypassing traditional due process, as The Intercept reported.

Baron Coleman’s Legal Analysis and Warning

Legal analyst Baron Coleman immediately identified the General’s testimony as a “game changer” and a direct threat to the constitutional rights of every American. Coleman highlighted the constitutional violation, stating, “This is evidence right here that the United States military will execute American citizens if they deem it lawful, if they deem it’s an order.”

He warned that the executive order follows the same “Patriot Act playbook” designed to destroy freedom, allowing the government to label any political opposition as a DTO. Coleman’s analysis provides the necessary legal context, stressing that the secret DTO list and the General’s compliance create a system where Americans could be targeted for military action without any of the constitutional protections guaranteed by the Fourth and Fifth Amendments.

The designation of a “domestic terrorist organization” (DTO) can occur based on a secret list, leaving citizens with no knowledge of their status and no legal recourse before an attack. As Baron Coleman noted in his analysis of the hearing, no public process exists for knowing which groups reside on this list. He stated, “You don’t know that until a guy like General Guillot executes you.”

This stands in stark contrast to the American legal system, which requires notice, a trial, and the right to confront one’s accusers before any punishment occurs. Instead, this framework creates a system where the government could target American citizens for military action without any of the constitutional protections guaranteed by the Fourth and Fifth Amendments.