A video circulating online shows U.S. Army recruiter Max Zhang making shocking statements about his loyalty in the event of a conflict between the United States and China. Zhang claimed he would resign from the military rather than fight, insisting that his role as a soldier is simply a job, not a duty to his country.
“Being a soldier really isn’t that hard because it’s just a job,” Zhang stated during the interview. He dismissed the idea of loyalty, saying, “Whoever will pay you.”
Zhang claimed that his time in the Army included no anti-China indoctrination, asserting that he never heard anyone in the military frame China as an enemy of the United States. His remarks are raising questions about the influence of foreign sympathies within the U.S. military.
When discussing the possibility of war, Zhang dismissed it as unlikely, warning that any conflict would likely escalate to a nuclear World War III. He added, “If war does happen, then I’ll definitely quit the U.S. Army.” Zhang emphasized that he would not join the Chinese military but would instead remain neutral and assist Chinese civilians.
This controversy highlights concerns about U.S. military personnel adhering to their sworn oath to “support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies.”
The incident comes as national security experts sound the alarm over Chinese influence in U.S. institutions. Earlier this year, Rep. James Comer (R-KY) said that China “has infiltrated just about every major part of our federal government.”
As the U.S. faces mounting tensions with China, Zhang’s comments are prompting scrutiny of the military’s ability to safeguard against potential disloyalty within its ranks.
