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

In a recent Senate Armed Forces Committee session, General Guillot, who is slated to take command of CENTCOM, made a startling revelation. This occurred in response to Senator Jack Reed’s pointed inquiry. The discussion took place against the backdrop of a new White House directive on “Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence,” which significantly expands the federal government’s authority to address perceived threats.

This development highlights that a top military leader is prepared to take action against American citizens without judicial proceedings if he considers an order legitimate. The directive, issued by the White House on September 25, 2025, entitled “Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence,” mandates the National Joint Terrorism Task Force to formulate a comprehensive national strategy aimed at investigating, prosecuting, and disrupting groups identified by the government as engaging in political violence.

The memorandum also empowers federal bodies to collaborate with various executive departments and agencies, and to seek operational support from law enforcement to tackle these identified groups. Consequently, this policy lays the groundwork for potential federal actions against domestic political organizations, providing a legal framework for military involvement against U.S. citizens.

The Testimony: An Order to Attack Americans

Senator Jack Reed directly questioned General Guillot about his willingness to engage a domestic terrorist organization on U.S. soil if ordered. The General affirmed his readiness to do so, provided he deemed the order lawful. During the hearing, Reed asked, “If the president identified an organization as a terrorist group or DTO and instructed you to act against them within the United States, would you comply?”

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.