"We're the greatest nation on the face of the Earth, and the greatest democracy, because we're not a military junta," Duckworth stated on The Axe Files podcast. "So we shouldn't be starting on that slippery slope toward it."
Duckworth, an Iraq war veteran, expressed her concerns over Trump's selection of retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn for National Security Advisor, retired General James Mattis for Defense Secretary and retired Gen. John Kelly for Homeland Security Secretary.
However, Duckworth noted that even if she disagrees with their philosophy, she will vote for Trump's nominees based on whether they are qualified for the position.
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