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Military Justice

Another missive with my rep—


Mr. Crank;

I read, with interest, the President’s post on Truth Social – https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116351998782539414 .

It would appear that the President is planning on engaging in war crimes, the deliberate destruction of civilian infrastructure. Are these the sort of actions you expect military personnel to order or to engage in? Will your subcommittee be investigating these actions, if they do occur, and holding accountable the military officers involved?

As a lawyer, do you hold that “I was only following orders” is a legitimate justification of war crimes?

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Jack Heneghan

On the US Forest Service

Another missive to my rep-
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Mr Crank,

I see that the US Forest Service is being reorganized by the Republican Administration. What are your views on this reorganization and how do you see it benefiting the National Forests and the citizens of the United States?

Also, does Congress have any input to how the reorganization is implemented? Do you have to vote on any of the relocation activities or on the funding of the reorganization? Have you made any effort to relocate the US Forest Service here to Colorado Springs instead of Salt Lake City?

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Jack Heneghan

Trump’s name being used on government projects?

Mr Crank,

I note that the Federal Government has started up a web site to promote prescription medicine sales, TrumpRX. Is this legal? To name the site after the President? Isn’t this sort of self-aggrandizement frowned upon, if not prohibited, in the various federal statutes? Or do these statutes not apply to the President of the United States?

For that matter, putting Trump’s name on the Kennedy Center? It’s a memorial. Don’t you have to be dead before that is allowed?

What are you doing to stop the corruption of our American Democracy, other than participating in it?

Jack Heneghan

Latest to Crank

Mr Crank;

I have read the President’s letter to the Prime Minister of Norway and I think it is fair to say that these are the ramblings of a dementia patient. In case you haven’t seen it yet:

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Dear Jonas: Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS, I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace, although it will always be predominant, but can now think about what is good and proper for the United States of America.

Denmark cannot protect that land from Russia or China, and why do they have a ‘right of ownership’ anyway? There are no written documents, it’s only that a boat landed there hundreds of years ago, but we had boats landing there, also.

I have done more for NATO than any other person since its founding, and now, NATO should do something for the United States. The World is not secure unless we have Complete and Total Control of Greenland. Thank you! President DJT
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This should not be inflicted upon a civilized world. Please do your duty as my Representative to begin Amendment 25 proceedings immediately.

Please.

Jack Heneghan

A Crank Response

Mr Crank responded to my post of January 3.

January 9, 2026

Hello Jack,

Thank you for contacting me regarding the United States’ military operations in and around Venezuela. I appreciate hearing from you and welcome the opportunity to respond.

As you may know, on January 3rd, 2026, President Trump directed the Department of Justice, with support from the Department of War, to arrest and extradite dictator Nicolas Maduro from Venezuela to the United States. Maduro is being brought to justice to answer for the terrorism and drug crimes he has committed against the United States.

Maduro was the illegitimate ruler of Venezuela whose leadership of the country was not recognized under both Republican and Democratic administrations. According to U.S. law enforcement, Maduro oversaw the Cartel del los Soles drug trafficking operation within the Venezuelan military. This Cartel is responsible for extreme levels of drug trafficking into the United States and supported the U.S. presence of the Tren de Aragua gang. The successful operation to arrest Maduro resulted in no loss of American lives, no loss of American equipment, and continues to fulfill President Trump’s promise to secure our borders and keep our communities safe.

Congress has received classified briefings on Venezuela, which I have attended. Through my role on the U.S. House Armed Services Committee, I will continue to perform oversight and monitor the situation.Please know that I will keep your views in mind should any legislation related to this topic come to the House floor for a vote.

Again, thank you for contacting me. If you would like more information, or to request help with a federal agency, please visit my website at crank.house.gov. There you can sign up for my newsletter or keep in touch with me through my social media.

Sincerely,
Jeff Crank Signature.
Jeff Crank
Member of Congress

He just seems to be repeating the Party line without justifying the actions constitutionally.

Withdrawal from the rest of the world

Mr Crank;

I am writing today regarding the recent Executive Order – “Withdrawing the United States from International Organizations, Conventions, and Treaties that Are Contrary to the Interests of the United States”.

It was my understanding that the Congress determines what the “interests of the United States” are, and that the President (Chief Executive) executes on those determinations. It would appear someone is putting the cart before that horse.

Are you supporting the anti-constitutional “unitary executive” approach of the current Republican administration?

I await your response.

Jack Heneghan

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/01/withdrawing-the-united-states-from-international-organizations-conventions-and-treaties-that-are-contrary-to-the-interests-of-the-united-states/

Another note to Crank

Mr. Crank,

I am distressed to hear that the United States has invaded a foreign country and has kidnapped its leader and their First Lady. I understand a number of citizens were killed or wounded in this operation. Can you explain to me why you approved this egregious act of war?

If you, and your fellow representatives, did not approve this act of war, then we have a rogue President who is employing the US military to resolve personal grudges and vendettas. This should fall under the umbrella of “high crimes and misdemeanors” and qualify for impeachment.

I hope you will take the lead to begin impeachment proceedings in the House.

Jack Heneghan

Deductions

1 person = 30% MHI*+Medicare+FICA

1 person with dependents = 80%MHI +Medicare+FICA

2 person = 60% MHI+Medicare+FICA

2 person with dependents = 100% MHI +Medicare+FICA

*MHI=Median Household Income

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… the murder of ________________ is “much bigger than an attack on an individual. It is an attack on all of us. It is an attack on the American experiment. It is an attack on our ideals.”

A Query to my Rep

Mr Crank;

I see that the Republican Administration has signed an Executive Order to start training National Guard Units across the country to quell civil disturbances, and establishing a “Quick Reaction Force”. Again, this seems to be Executive overreach.

Has Congress authorized the expenditure of funds to cover this activity? If so,why? I have not seen or heard of any civil disturbances that would warrant such actions. Indeed, such actions seem to be most un-American.

Jack Heneghan