Republican Senate Candidate General Don Bolduc (Retired) Says about Trump’s Plan to Use US Troops against Rioters, “I Don’t Believe That Active Duty Service Members Should Be Used in the Type of Role That Is Being Suggested in This Particular Context of These Riots.”
In an interview with WKXL’s Chris Ryan, Brigadier General Don Buldoc discusses the unrest and the riots which have occurred in cities across the country in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd—an African American who died while in police custody in Minneapolis. General Buldoc is running against Bryant “Corky” Messner in a Republican Party primary on September 8, 2020. The winner of the primary election would then square off against Democrat incumbent Senator Jeanne Shaheen on November 3, 2020.
General Buldoc enlisted in the US Army at age eighteen and rose through the ranks to Brigadier General. After 36 years of service, including 10 tours of duty in Afghanistan, five Bronze Stars and two Purple Hearts, Don Buldoc retired in 2017. General Buldoc has degrees in criminal justice, sociology, strategic studies, and business technology.
The tragic death of George Floyd has been a flashpoint for protests throughout the nation which have frequently resulted in violence and destruction of property. Drawing on his experiences in war torn areas of Africa and Afghanistan, General Buldoc sees these events as an opportunity to bring this nation together. He calls on our national leaders to put aside their differences and to work together.
Although he pledges his loyalty to President Trump, General Buldoc would have respectfully disagreed with the tactics and techniques which were used yesterday to disperse peaceful protestors near the White House. Tear gas was used to break up a peaceful assembly, so the President could pose for a photo op outside St. John’s Church with a Bible.
General Buldoc strongly believes that these problems are best handled on local level. The governors of each state can best decide how to use local and state police and National Guard Forces in these situations. Federal troops should only be used in an extreme loss of order.
The last part interview addresses the need for a national discussion about police brutality, racism, economic uncertainty, and the existence of a two-tier legal system. Frustration caused by these social inequities have fueled the protests which have been sparked by George Floyd’s death. General Buldoc believes that these problems are better solved on a local level. Based on his experiences with nation building in Africa and Afghanistan, General Buldoc says, “Bottom up works better than top down…the national level should be providing unity, a message of cooperation and coordination. If communities need help, you give them the help, but you stay out of their damned way.”
