U.S. Army recruiter Max Zhang has sparked outrage after appearing in a video where he stated he would not support the U.S. in a potential war with China. Instead, Zhang suggested he would remain neutral and focus on helping Chinese civilians, raising concerns about loyalty within the military.
Zhang described being a soldier as “just a job,” downplaying the importance of national loyalty. “We don’t need to talk about a country or any loyalty because it’s just a job, right? Whoever will pay you.”
The recruiter also claimed that his 11 years in the Army included no emphasis on viewing China as an adversary. “In eleven years as a soldier, the U.S. Army has never emphasized how China is bad. I’ve never heard it,” Zhang said.
Zhang warned that a U.S.-China conflict could escalate to a nuclear World War III. He stated that if such a war occurred, he would leave the military rather than fight. “If war does happen, then I’ll definitely quit the U.S. Army,” Zhang said, adding that he would not join the Chinese Army due to his U.S. citizenship.
This incident has reignited concerns about foreign influence and loyalty in the military. Soldiers pledge to “support and defend the Constitution of the United States,” a commitment some view as at odds with Zhang’s remarks.
The video also underscores broader fears about Chinese infiltration in U.S. institutions. Earlier this year, Rep. James Comer (R-KY) warned that China has gained influence in federal agencies and other sectors.
This revelation raises pressing questions about the military’s screening processes and its ability to ensure loyalty among its ranks.
