It's not that Victor looks down on Norman Schwartzkopf.
It's a systemic issue.
Back in the day, Roosevelt nearly became the Emperor of America, which made many people wary of "military power," especially in a hegemonic country like the United States, where US Dollar hegemony also relies on military capability.
If not...
Let Vatican try hegemony.
The next day, no, that very night, they'll take action against you.
To curb the influence of The Pentagon and military generals, many acts were introduced, such as the 1973 War Powers Act. Its core content: the president can use force without Congress's authorization only in three scenarios: Congress declares war, the nation is attacked, or there's an emergency to protect citizens overseas. After deploying troops, the president must report to Congress within 48 hours, and military action must not exceed 60 days without Congress's approval.
