commander in chief

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Nevertheless, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement Tuesday, “utilizing the U.S. military is always an option at the commander in chief’s disposal.”

From Salon

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday about the issue that “of course, utilizing the U.S. military is always an option at the commander in chief’s disposal.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“As commander in chief, I remind you that your loyalty is to the constitution, to the people, and to the republic,” he said Sunday.

From The Wall Street Journal

She has reportedly been sworn in as the new dictator and is therefore commander in chief.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mexico’s first female president also serves as military commander in chief.

From Los Angeles Times