HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) - The top officer at U.S. Strategic Command said Saturday an order from President Donald Trump or any of his successors to launch nuclear weapons can be refused if that order is determined to be illegal. I'm going to say, 'Mr President, that's illegal.' On Saturday, Nov. 17, 2017, the top officer at U.S. Strategic Command says an order from President Donald Trump or any of his successors to launch nuclear weapons can be refused if that order is determined to be illegal. In the event that Trump decided to launch a nuclear attack, Hyten would provide him with strike options that are legal. He said he would not obey an illegal order.

Source: Daily Mail November 18, 2017 23:03 UTC