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https://www.justsecurity.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/GettyImages-151387247-1024x683.jpg1024683Trump's number of flag officers in high-level civilian positions goes beyond the norm, but his administration is not the only one who’s sought to take advantage of the unique influence military officers have on American political life. This widely accepted practice in politics works to undermine the legitimacy and independence of the military and translates military rank into political authority in a dangerous way.