[Skepolitic]

Make no mistake: This is setting the stage for a coup d'etat by alienating the military from its Commander-in-Chief.

[DesertRhino]

You nailed it. And they had better stop and consider something. Texas alone is about 1.6 times the size of Iraq.
If they think a military coup will be able to grab America, they will get their asses handed to them.
There is no escape and they will learn the joys of fighting while standing on top of their logistical tail.