“War is the last resort,” responds a senior general

A day after US President Donald Trump accused his country’s military leaders of engaging in wars to appease arms manufacturers, the Army’s top general responded that military leaders would only recommend sending troops into the country. . as a last resort or if it serves the national security of the country.

When asked about Trump’s criticism of the Pentagon leadership on Monday, Army Chief of Staff James McConnell declined to comment directly on the president’s comments. The general, who was appointed to the post by Trump, added that the military should not get involved in politics, especially so close to the election.

“Many of these leaders (of the military) have sons and daughters who serve in the military, many have sons and daughters who have fought or may be fighting right now,” McConville said in an online forum hosted by Defense One, an editorial group that deals with advocacy issues.

“I can assure the American people that leaders would recommend sending our troops into battle only when national security demands it and as a last resort,” he added.

Trump has clashed with Pentagon leaders over various issues since he initially appointed senior retirees to his administration. In a press conference he gave to the White House on Monday, he initially criticized his Democratic opponent, Joe Biden, saying he supported “endless wars.” But then he turned his attention to the military leaders he had appointed, accusing them of wanting to participate in wars to satisfy the arms industry.

“I’m not saying the military loves me. Soldiers love me.” Pentagon leaders probably aren’t because they just want to fight to the satisfaction of all these wonderful companies that make bombs, planes, and everything else. “” But we’re dating. of endless wars. Some do not want to return. Some want to keep spending money. “It was one painless betrayal after another from the proponents of globalization, that was it.”

This criticism of military leadership by the current president of the United States is particularly unusual.

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