'Treason Crisis'

The United States is widely regarded as one of the most powerful nations in history. It possesses one of the world’s most advanced militaries, equipped with sophisticated weapons, technology, and global capabilities. As a result, conquering the United States through a conventional military invasion would present an enormous challenge for any adversary. Additionally, the country’s large and heavily armed civilian population would further complicate such an effort. But an enemy seeking to weaken the United States might find greater success by exploiting internal divisions and undermining national institutions from within. That is why treason has long been viewed as a serious threat to national security. Why does treason represent one of the United States’ greatest vulnerabilities, and what are some examples of actions that might be characterized as treasonous today? Join the conversation and get answers to these questions and more on According2Sam episode #418.