Trump’s former Secretary of Defense calls him a danger to national security

[cw30000]

Originally Posted by Uconn97

That's your qualifier? Starting a war?

What would be your qualifier? The media?

[McGowdog]

Originally Posted by Bureaucat

For anyone else that would be disqualifying, but not for The Cult.


https://www.rollingstone.com/politic...at-1234774122/

Russia Russia Russia.

[SunGrins]

Originally Posted by davidt1

Has Trump called him a low life yet? That's Trump's favorite word to describe former subordinates who say anything negative about him. LOL

The right-wing response to that?

Originally Posted by Frank DeForrest

He’s usually right

We all know how Trump behaves if someone is critical of him or his actions. He resorts to name calling or some other dismissive or derogatory response. He told us multiple times that he only gets "the best" to work for him or in his cabinet or as advisors. Then he turns on them and belittles their efforts or abilities. He values loyalty far beyond any other quality -- intellect, independent thinking, initiative, patriotism, truthfulness, or morality.

A presidential cabinet secretary is a very important, powerful, highly visible position and a crowning achievement. I wonder who, in their right mind, would ever agree to serve in his cabinet or as an advisor if, through some catastrophic event, he would be reelected. He was impeached twice, lied about the election, tried to overturn a constitutional process, directed others to do so, plotted to install bogus electors, inspired and condoned an insurrection, illegally confiscated and secreted away hundreds of sensitive national security documents, and is facing indictment in multiple criminal cases. Anyone agreeing to be in his cabinet would have to be incredibly stupid, have no self-esteem, or willing to participate in spreading repeated lies and probable unlawful conspiracies.

[Oklazona Bound]

Originally Posted by SunGrins

We all know how Trump behaves if someone is critical of him or his actions. He resorts to name calling or some other dismissive or derogatory response. He told us multiple times that he only gets "the best" to work for him or in his cabinet or as advisors. Then he turns on them and belittles their efforts or abilities. He values loyalty far beyond any other quality -- intellect, independent thinking, initiative, patriotism, truthfulness, or morality.

True. Loyalty is the only thing that matters. Integrity seems way down the list. Look at his fixer Michael Cohen. He was loyal up to the point he was arrested. But he was a tax cheat, lied in congress for Trump and right after the election he was selling fake access to Trump hitting up large corporations. Then you had Weisselberg his CFO. Who was guilty of tax fraud. Not to mention those like Bannon who was defrauding donors.

Originally Posted by SunGrins

A presidential cabinet secretary is a very important, powerful, highly visible position and a crowning achievement. I wonder who, in their right mind, would ever agree to serve in his cabinet or as an advisor if, through some catastrophic event, he would be reelected. He was impeached twice, lied about the election, tried to overturn a constitutional process, directed others to do so, plotted to install bogus electors, inspired and condoned an insurrection, illegally confiscated and secreted away hundreds of sensitive national security documents, and is facing indictment in multiple criminal cases. Anyone agreeing to be in his cabinet would have to be incredibly stupid, have no self-esteem, or willing to participate in spreading repeated lies and probable unlawful conspiracies.

There is no shortage of people who would be willing to take a cabinet spot if Trump somehow wins in 2024. He had no problem his first term in that regard. And he had a constant turnover. Will he get the best and the brightest? No. But marginally competent and 100% loyal. Sure.