John Kelly Comments On Trump

The recent resurgence of allegations against Donald Trump, including claims that he admired Hitler’s generals and disrespected military service members, has ignited yet another wave of controversy just two weeks before Election Day.

These accusations, coming from John Kelly, Trump’s former chief of staff, along with an article from The Atlantic, have put Trump back in the spotlight for his purported disdain for military sacrifice and his authoritarian tendencies.

The Atlantic’s latest piece, authored by Jeffrey Goldberg, has sparked significant debate, with Kelly reportedly confirming earlier allegations that Trump referred to fallen soldiers as “losers and suckers.” Kelly, whose son was killed in combat, reiterated his concerns about Trump’s attitude toward military service, going as far as to label Trump “an authoritarian” with fascist tendencies. In Kelly’s view, Trump “never accepted” that there are limits to presidential power, and his admiration for dictatorial leaders fits the definition of far-right authoritarianism.

However, Trump and his allies have strongly refuted these claims. Trump’s campaign dismissed Kelly’s comments as part of a pattern of falsehoods, with communications director Steven Cheung calling Kelly’s stories “debunked” and accusing him of failing to serve the president effectively during his tenure. Kayleigh McEnany, a former White House press secretary, and others from Trump’s circle have consistently denied similar stories, including the infamous “suckers and losers” allegation from 2020.

McEnany, speaking on Fox News, highlighted that Trump had been visibly devastated by the initial Atlantic story, describing him as deeply disturbed by the accusations. She pointed out that within hours of that 2020 report, numerous individuals, including former aides and contemporaneous documents, refuted the claims, asserting that the decision not to visit a military cemetery in France was due to bad weather, not because of Trump’s reluctance to honor the fallen.

Brian Kilmeade, co-hosting on Fox, backed McEnany’s perspective, adding that Trump’s frustrations likely stemmed from dealing with military generals like Kelly and James Mattis, who he believed were not following his directives. Kilmeade suggested that Trump’s reported comments about wanting “generals like Hitler had” might reflect his desire for subordinates who would execute his orders without question—a sentiment Kilmeade noted was shaped by Trump’s background in running a family business where his decisions went unchallenged.

In response to these allegations, the Trump campaign has sought to shift focus, emphasizing Trump’s record with the military, particularly his lack of involvement in starting new wars during his presidency. Supporters argue that while Trump may have had contentious relationships with military brass, his policies ultimately benefited rank-and-file service members. As Kilmeade noted, Trump’s military support base remains strong, despite the friction with high-ranking generals.

For Kelly, the decision to speak out appears driven by Trump’s recent statements that he might use the military against domestic political opponents. Kelly believes this rhetoric, combined with Trump’s historical behavior, makes him unfit for the presidency, a position echoed by many of Trump’s critics. Ian Sams, a spokesperson for Vice President Kamala Harris, remarked that Kelly’s revelations affirm the concerns many have long harbored about Trump’s authoritarian instincts.

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