President Trump on Tuesday lashed out at retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal with a string of personal attacks after the former leader of U.S. operations in Afghanistan called the president “immoral” and dishonest.
The president said former President Obama fired McChrystal “like a dog” while quoting a tweet from Fox News host Laura Ingraham that shared a post from a conservative website founded by her that recapped McChrystal’s weekend comments.
” ‘General’ McChrystal got fired like a dog by Obama. Last assignment a total bust. Known for big, dumb mouth. Hillary lover!” Trump tweeted on New Year’s Day.
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The retired four-star Army general said on ABC’s “This Week” that he would not work for the Trump administration if asked, citing the president’s dishonesty.
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Trump slams retired four-star Gen. Stanley McChrystal after criticism: "Known for big, dumb mouth" https://t.co/oKe6VEJWC3 pic.twitter.com/rzurgHXFda
— The Hill (@thehill) January 1, 2019
OK, he really is totally losing it now.
Stan McChrystal retired as a U.S. Army General (GEN, O-10) after a long and distinguished career in SOF.
If he's now "General" then Donnie's "President."
2019 is gonna be a wild, impeachment-y ride, folks!https://t.co/xPpTqxTf0X
— John Schindler (@20committee) January 1, 2019
It's easy to laugh at this, but it's dangerous in many ways. It undermines our civil-military foundations, and it's a bonanza for the enemies and foreign intelligence services who track not only the workings of our govt, but who keep careful tabs on the president's state of mind. https://t.co/m9AqPW2AYU
— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) January 1, 2019
.@McCormickProf is exactly right. This is precisely what GOP leadership should be saying to Trump and the nation. Their silence and failure to criticize or counter Trump's outrageous behavior speaks volumes. cc: @RadioFreeTom @Peter_Wehner @matthewjdowd @SykesCharlie pic.twitter.com/nmtW4BcPFG
— Ray Glennon (@RayGlennon) January 1, 2019
2/4
“Stan McChrystal is one of the great generals of this generation and the finest officer I ever served with. He is a deep strategic thinker, tactically brilliant, with unparalleled personal courage. His leadership of special operations forces in Iraq and Afghanistan…
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) January 1, 2019
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Trump’s tweet this morning attacking McChrystal was in response to the general saying the president is dishonest and immoral:https://t.co/3qfmwEHYaS
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) January 1, 2019
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