James E. McPherson

James E. McPherson is a retired Rear Admiral of the United States Navy, who served as the principal legal advisor to the Navy in the early 2000s. He gained prominence for his expertise in military law and has spoken on the legal implications of military actions, including issues surrounding the use of force in foreign territories. Recently, he was mentioned in discussions regarding President Trump's directive to potentially use military force against drug cartels, where he cautioned that such actions could constitute a grave violation of international law.