Politician to oversee US nuclear weapons complex

[ptheland]

@buynholdisdead

We have had both filled with Generals before.

Technically, former generals. You have to resign your military commission to run for public office or accept an appointment to a civilian position in a political administration.

—Peter

[buynholdisdead]

@ptheland

Technically, former generals. You have to resign your military commission to run for public office or accept an appointment to a civilian position in a political administration.

According to the constitution nobody can hold two jobs while holding office. That is why Senators, Congressman, military, and businessmen must resign their positions.

[DrBob2]

@buynholdisdead

According to the constitution nobody can hold two jobs while holding office

IIRC, the restriction is on Senators and Representatives.

DB2

[buynholdisdead]

@DrBob2

IIRC, the restriction is on Senators and Representatives.

And Businessmen (Article 1 Emolument clause) , Generals, Separation of powers.