“I’m not saying the military is in my love – there are soldiers, the top people at the Pentagon are probably not because they want to do anything but fight wars so all those wonderful companies that make and build bombs,” Trump told reporters at a White House news conference. That was, keep the planes and everything else happy.
Trump’s unusual remarks come as many defense officials say CNN’s relationship between the president and the Pentagon leadership is becoming more strained.
Some have expressed concern that the president’s allegations against the army’s top brass on Monday could have a corrosive effect.
Retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral and CNN analyst John Kirby said the president’s remarks about the motivations of military leaders focus on their service and their leadership; They are credited with being very rude and thoughtless.
The Pentagon did not respond to a request for comment on Monday.
When Trump passed away. Many high-profile veterans, such as John McCain and his former defense secretary, retired General Jim Mattis, have publicly denied service, Monday’s area was at a new level, targeting leaders appointed to carry out their orders. .
Trump has also repeatedly called for an increase in the defense budget as a major achievement of his administration, citing it as evidence of his support for the military, saying the spending has also benefited defense contractors.
Top commanders are tired and worried
CNN has previously reported that relations between Trump and his defense secretary Mark Asper are strained, with Trump believed to be taking his place. But in less than two months after the presidential election, top Pentagon commanders are becoming increasingly vacant and worried about their relationship with the president, many defense officials told CNN.
Worryingly, if Trump seeks to persuade the U.S. to deal with civilian protesters. How would the Pentagon respond if the military demanded a coup law to get troops on the road, as it continues to divide the country during elections. Trump came up with the idea last month, and after he made the first threat in June, Asper broke down in public, saying he opposed any such move.
Over the past few weeks, senior military officials, including the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark Mille, have been receiving regular briefings on civil unrest in the country’s major cities to avoid a new shutdown with the White House. The idea is ready with alternative plans for the state’s active National Guard and other federal civil law enforcement, according to many defense officials, who, according to many defense officials, are likely to clash with opponents.
Another issue that could lead to a confrontation between Trump and the military leadership is the 740 billion defense bill that would strip the names of Confederate generals against Trump’s voice who said they would veto any action.
The entire joint heads of state have made it clear that they want to remove what they see as divisive symbols of the union.
The military leadership has launched a number of initiatives aimed at improving ethnic inclusion. Officials say that when soldiers go to war, it is important to make sure they have a consistent fight.
There are also real concerns after the November election, especially if the result is not immediately clear after election night.
In a letter to the House Armed Services Committee, Miley wrote that, in the event of a dispute over some aspects of the election by law, U.S. Courto and U.S. The Congress Not the military but any disputes need to be resolved.
“I deeply believe in U.S. military doctrine,” Mille wrote.
Despite what Mille said, if the outcome of the election is unclear, there must be some kind of constitutional crisis, especially with Trump’s opponent, former Vice President B Biden, putting the military in a difficult position as he could get involved in the idea. June interview.
“I promise you, I’m pretty sure they’ll escort him out of the White House with a great dispatch,” Biden said, referring to the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
On top of that uncertainty, there is concern that Trump could launch military action against an opponent before inauguration day, regardless of who wins the White House, the front and center for the top brass.
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