Monday, September 19, 2016

President Obama Does Not Listen To His Generals And Admirals

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Goldfein testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee during a hearing about Defense Department readiness Sept. 15, 2016, in Washington, D.C. Goldfein joined Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson and Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller during the hearing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)

Washington Times: Armed forces chiefs confirm sense of Obama distrust

As the four armed forces chiefs testified in the Senate about the national security dangers of mandated budget caps, Sen. Lindsey Graham asked each officer if he had discussed the readiness crisis with President Obama.

Their unanimous answers before the Senate Armed Services Committee last week underscored a key aspect of the Obama presidency, noted by his own past defense secretaries and, in a recent disclosure, a former NATO commander: The president maintains a wary approach in dealing with the four-star generals and admirals who direct his wars.

“Have you told the president what you’re telling us about the state of the military under sequestration?” asked Mr. Graham, South Carolina Republican. “Have you had a conversation with the commander in chief, telling him what you just told us?”

Army Gen. Mark Milley was the first to answer. “I have not personally had a conversation.”

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WNU Editor: I suspect that the Pentagon Chiefs are doing what many others are doing right now .... counting the days when President Obama leaves the White House. But who is to say that a Clinton or Trump will be any different .... they may actually be worse.

3 comments:

Unknown said...

Obama actually said he was smarter than his speech writers.

Hillary could be worse.

Trump is a toss up.

Jac said...

I strongly disagree. Both will spend much more in defense.
Hillary has her hands permanently on the gun, and Trump want to "rebuilt" our defense.

Anonymous said...

Because he's from the ghetto he has no common sense