Retired four-star Army Gen. Stanley McChrystal said there is no way he could work for an “immoral” person like President Trump.
The former top commander of U.S. and international forces in Afghanistan was asked if he would accept a job in the Trump administration during an interview on ABC’s “This Week” that aired Sunday.
“I’d say no. It’s important for me to work for people I think are basically honest, who tell the truth as best they know it,” he replied.
Host Martha Raddatz also asked if he believes Trump is “a liar.”
“I don’t think he tells the truth,” he replied.
After 34 years in the U.S. Army, McChrystal was forced to resign in 2010 by former President Barack Obama after the publication of a Rolling Stone article that quoted members of his staff criticizing the then-president’s team. He later said he “accepted responsibility” for the actions of his team even though he noted that the article didn’t offer a “fair depiction.”
In his interview with ABC, McChrystal also offered words of caution to anyone who might replace outgoing Defense Secretary Jim Mattis.
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Retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal wouldn't work for "immoral" Trump https://t.co/SGdbeUZS7T
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) December 30, 2018
NEW: Retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal says if asked, he wouldn't join the Trump administration because "it's important for me to work for people" who are "basically honest."@MarthaRaddatz: "Is Trump immoral in your view?"
McChrystal: "I think he is." https://t.co/WDKmB6eACk pic.twitter.com/9lmWDFcd6L
— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) December 30, 2018
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