Mark Esper: “I explained to her that the President is the sole nuclear launch authority, but he doesn't launch them alone.”

No. I mean, it's just irresponsible action that places our service members at risk, places our nations security at risk.

The other challenge, by the way, with going after regime change, the downside is you risk civilian casualties.

Can’t you just shoot them? Just shoot them in the legs or something?

The option to use active duty forces in a law enforcement role should only be used as a matter of last resort, and only in the most urgent and dire of situations.