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Title: Unlike Obama, Trump defers to generals’ advice on military strategy
Post by: rangerrebew on April 11, 2017, 01:23:25 pm
Unlike Obama, Trump defers to generals’ advice on military strategy


By Rowan Scarborough - The Washington Times - Sunday, April 9, 2017

The same President Trump who can be gruff and erratic in public tweets is a commander in chief who is deferential and attentive when he talks to a star-studded cast of his closest military advisers.

People familiar with the budding relationships portray Mr. Trump as often in listening mode among his generals and as accessible as the next phone call. They contrast the billionaire real estate developer’s affinity for the top brass with former President Barack Obama’s documented standoffishness.

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/9/donald-trump-listens-to-generals-advice-on-militar/
Title: Re: Unlike Obama, Trump defers to generals’ advice on military strategy
Post by: Polly Ticks on April 11, 2017, 02:23:38 pm
Good.
Title: Re: Unlike Obama, Trump defers to generals’ advice on military strategy
Post by: Weird Tolkienish Figure on April 11, 2017, 02:34:44 pm
Quote from: Polly Ticks on April 11, 2017, 02:23:38 pm
Good.

 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Unlike Obama, Trump defers to generals’ advice on military strategy
Post by: geronl on April 11, 2017, 05:35:09 pm
Trump deferred to his daughter, General Ivanka, on this one
Title: Re: Unlike Obama, Trump defers to generals’ advice on military strategy
Post by: Maj. Bill Martin on April 11, 2017, 07:13:18 pm
Quote from: geronl on April 11, 2017, 05:35:09 pm
Trump deferred to his daughter, General Ivanka, on this one

No, the President made the decision to take military action. He respected the input of the professional military when it came to deciding what kind of military action to take.  That's exactly the way it is supposed to work.