Reports indicate that Pentagon officials are engaging in informal discussions aimed at resisting potential orders from President Donald Trump, sparking concerns about the growing influence of unelected bureaucrats. This development comes after Trump secured a sweeping mandate in the 2024 election, winning both the Electoral College and the popular vote.

According to CNN, unnamed defense officials are strategizing on how to handle directives involving the deployment of troops for border security and the firing of entrenched federal employees under Schedule F. The discussions reportedly focus on questioning the legality of certain orders and preparing for potential pushback within the Department of Defense.

At the end a lady blames Trump for the left’s secret meetings at the Pentagon, saying his actions are forcing them to. Yet, it's the mainstream media that would make them feel that way, NOT TRUMP. Even after an attempt on his life, the lies get worse. pic.twitter.com/FYLw9NPBH7

— AstroMetalSky (@astrometalsky) November 10, 2024

Critics view these actions as an affront to democratic principles. Trump’s decisive election victory, they argue, reflects the will of the American people, and unelected officials have no right to undermine the authority vested in him by voters.

One defense official suggested that orders perceived as controversial might lead to resignations among senior military leaders. Another raised questions about whether Trump’s appointees would enforce his policies or obstruct them.

JUST IN: It was just leaked to CNN that unelected officials at the Pentagon are already holding secret meetings on what to do if Donald Trump issues orders they don’t agree with.

Some of those orders include using active military to assign in carrying out mass deportations… pic.twitter.com/GeKczkGe6e

— 🇺🇸Jessica🇺🇸 (@Jessica_4_Trump) November 9, 2024

Trump’s plans, including using troops to bolster border security, are consistent with federal authority over immigration enforcement. Additionally, his intention to implement Schedule F reforms aims to make the federal workforce more accountable by allowing the dismissal of underperforming employees.

Observers argue that these reported efforts to resist Trump mirror the challenges he faced during his first term, when elements within the government allegedly worked to sabotage his agenda. The bureaucracy, critics say, has become a power structure unto itself, intent on shielding its interests from oversight and reform.

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— AmericanPatriot 🇺🇸 (@ColdWarPatriot) November 10, 2024

TRUMP: "I'm not saying the military's in love with me. The soldiers are. The top people in the Pentagon probably aren't because they want to do nothing but fight wars so all of those wonderful companies that make the bombs and make the planes and make everything else stay happy" pic.twitter.com/YYEbjRuZyb

— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) September 7, 2020

As Trump prepares to take office, his supporters are calling for sweeping changes to the federal government. They argue that any officials plotting to undermine his administration should be removed, emphasizing that the president’s mandate must be respected to restore trust in government.