Trump's pardons erode good order and discipline and could shatter the military's reputation, veterans say

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• President Donald Trump's decision to grant clemency to three service members accused or convicted of war crimes has provoked strong reactions from the military and veteran communities.
• While many support Trump's decision, others are concerned his actions are already having a detrimental effect on the military.
• "Overall, I think active-duty service members probably feel confused by the pardons," Adrian Bonenberger, a writer and Army veteran, told Insider. "It has done damage to the soul of the military, of that there can be no question."
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President Donald Trump's decision to grant clemency to three service members accused or convicted of war crimes has provoked strong reactions from the military and veteran communities, both in defense of Trump's actions and against them.

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