Trump showed a new level of disrespect for the troops by blaming the generals and taking no responsibility for the ambush that killed four Green Berets in Niger.
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When asked if he authorized the mission, Trump said, “No, I didn’t, not specifically. I have generals that are great generals. These are great fighters; these are warriors. I gave them authority to do what’s right so that we win. That’s the authority they have. I want to win. And we’re going to win.â€
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Trump threw his generals right under the bus. His comments are not how a president behaves. He is this close to blaming the four Green Berets themselves for dying in Niger. A man who dodged the draft during the Vietnam War has somehow managed to possess an unlimited well of disrespect for the troops.
It is not the generals’ fault that the four individuals died. Trump is the man who gave them the authority, so he is ultimately responsible for what happened. In Donald Trump’s White House, the buck stops everywhere but in the Oval Office.
Trump is the zero accountability president who takes no responsibility and holds nothing sacred. Any member of the military who supported Trump in 2016 was put on notice that this president will stab you in the back and think nothing of it. Trump doesn’t support the troops, so why should the troops support him.
Jason is the managing editor. He is also a White House Press Pool and a Congressional correspondent for PoliticusUSA. Jason has a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. His graduate work focused on public policy, with a specialization in social reform movements.
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