Mattis Accuses Trump of Dividing the Nation in a Time of Crisis
New York Times,
by
Eric Schmitt
&
Helene Cooper
Original Article
Posted By: MDConservative,
6/4/2020 7:14:25 AM
Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, breaking months of public silence on President Trump since resigning in protest in December 2018, on Wednesday offered a withering critique of the president’s leadership amid growing protests across the country.
“Donald Trump is the first president in my lifetime who does not try to unite the American people — does not even pretend to try,” Mr. Mattis wrote
Reply 1 - Posted by:
fhancock 6/4/2020 7:27:32 AM (No. 431777)
Some assumptions...I assume Mattis knows that President Trump was being spied on before the election, I assume he knows Obama was behind it, I assume he knows there was a Coup attempted after the President was sworn in, I assume he knows that their was an impeachment over madeup charges, I assume he knows the Democrats put sick Wuhan Virus people in the nursing homes, a finally I assume he knows the riots are backed by the Democrat Party...therefore to say President Trump is a divider is not only a lie but shows Mattis to be a a useful, military idiot
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Reply 2 - Posted by:
JL80863 6/4/2020 7:27:39 AM (No. 431778)
Shameful!
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Is he nuts.
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Reply 4 - Posted by:
Jesuslover54 6/4/2020 7:30:22 AM (No. 431782)
What a disappointment. Mattis of all people should know the difference between tactics and strategy, but then again he may be preparing the battle space in his own seditious way.
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Reply 5 - Posted by:
BarryNo 6/4/2020 7:31:48 AM (No. 431785)
Mattis is very disappointing.
He reminds me of McClelland, during the Civil War, who was more concerned with politics than winning battles. Very popular in some circles, but unfaithful, and eventually forgotten
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Reply 6 - Posted by:
Venturer 6/4/2020 7:36:49 AM (No. 431790)
Why bring shame on yourself like this General?
Mattis is acting more like MacArthur.
He and the President had a disagreement and he was basically fired.
Now this.
Proving once again that Trump was right.
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Reply 7 - Posted by:
Venturer 6/4/2020 7:40:53 AM (No. 431793)
He got fired,and now he has gone full angry and taking shots at the President.
He got his little Feewings hurt.
He was a GENERAL and expected the President to jump when he spoke like he expected his troops to jump.
A man with a brilliant career loved by his troops and an ego that is making him stupid.
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Reply 8 - Posted by:
Urgent Fury 6/4/2020 7:42:09 AM (No. 431794)
I think when Trump gets rid of these people he must make them bend over by the door of his office and he physically kicks them out. How else to explain all the vindictiveness of ex team members?
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Just coffee shop bullshit.... It doesn't matter what Mattis thinks. He's not in a position of authority and he was dsimissed by the President. Don't tell me...."no hard feelings!"
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The Swamp prosecutors of the Southern District of New York took control of the Epstein case, which means the Dems have the Epstein evidence to handle anyone who gets out of line. (Recall that Comey's daughter is an attorney on that team). Beginning to think there were a lot of high end brass and elites who are being controlled. Maybe Mattis is one of them. It does not make sense that someone with such a military background would not understand the need for law and order as a prerequisite for helping the communities of all the people involved. The idea that America has to assume the guilt for media-publicized events and accept total guilt by association is one that people like Mattis are trained to deal with, yet there he is, ignoring all the effort of the president to both acknowledge the tragedy of Minneapolis while trying hard to establish law and order that is so needed in order to even continue having a nation of laws. I don't get it unless I'm right about so many elites who will do or say just about anything to avoid having their backgrounds exposed.
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Reply 11 - Posted by:
Namma 6/4/2020 7:51:54 AM (No. 431806)
I’ll fix that headline for you.
Mattis, Democrat, accuses PRESIDENT Trump of doing what his former boss did of dividing the nation etc.
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Reply 12 - Posted by:
Bur Oak 6/4/2020 7:58:31 AM (No. 431826)
Mattis should look in the mirror and remember that when he points a finger there are three pointing at himself.
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Reply 13 - Posted by:
mathman 6/4/2020 8:00:15 AM (No. 431831)
Well.
Isn't that special?
Disgruntled fired employee gets his name in print.
A sure way to have XiNN hire him.
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Reply 14 - Posted by:
bighambone 6/4/2020 8:03:58 AM (No. 431838)
We are now entering the political funny season in a presidential election year. Remember President Trump was elected to face down the known to be corrupt DC “System” that consists of both civilian and military politicians. So it is not surprising that politicians aligned with the “System” are now coming out of the woodwork to pile on Trump.
One of the reasons that Trump was elected was to pull US troops out of the never ending Middle East wars. Once Trump started doing that, the fall out between him and James Mattis started, obviously Mattis, a military politician of high retired rank, did not like Trump’s proposal to return those troops to the USA in a move that would certainly be detrimental to the career aspirations of certain high ranking military politicians. So here comes Mattis, a man of the “System” not making helpful but distracting comments as Trump is trying to deal with the Chinese COVID-19 virus and the rioting. That’s the way the “System” works.
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Reply 15 - Posted by:
Rinktum 6/4/2020 8:05:48 AM (No. 431843)
This has to be the most reprehensible and irresponsible action of any General in my lifetime. I cannot believe anyone would do this especially in a time of crisis. I recognize that there are individuals who do not like this President and want to see him defeated in November. However, to knowingly attack the President when the country is on the brink of civil war is unconscionable. The Deep Stare is throwing everything plus the kitchen sink at this President because they are being exposed as seditionists. I cannot believe what this man has had to endure since he indicated his intention to run for office. It would have broken most men and yet, President Trump lives to fight another day. God bless him for it! Sometimes I wonder if I were in his shoes, I would be questioning if it was worth it, yet he charges on with a purpose and courage that can only be explained by a sincere love for this country and the determination to keep his promises to the American people. I would think that military men of honor would not add to The President’s burden when the Republic is being tested as it has not been since The Civil War. Love of country would prohibit such an irresponsible action. Mattis is pulling the few threads that are holding us together and it is an act that scurrilous and petty. I don’t know about anyone else, but each time these swamp creatures reveal their complete lack of character with a stunt like this, it just makes me want to support the President more. Now more than ever, Trump 2020 and every “R” down ballot.
Another thing that I question is the timing of this. Mattis’ action is very chilling because now I can’t help but think that this unrest is actually a full blown insurrection underway moving toward a military coup and Mattis has set himself up as the leader of the opposition. Surely the demented democrats are not that insane. However, with Obama popping up to offer his wisdom for a solution, could this all just be a part of their evil plan to wrest control of this country by any means possible to reinstate their light bringer Obama? Nah, now that is just crazy thinking.
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Reply 16 - Posted by:
FunOne 6/4/2020 8:15:41 AM (No. 431854)
Mattis has exposed himself to be a swamp creature. It appears that the number of lifelong federal payroll recipients that seem to devolve into that category is larger than normal people ever imagined. Somehow, we have a President that remains committed to defeating them.
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Reply 17 - Posted by:
DustDevil31 6/4/2020 8:20:33 AM (No. 431863)
Mattis is a freak show insider. When military officers become Generals/Admirals they are politicians and no longer leaders.
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Reply 18 - Posted by:
Jebediah 6/4/2020 8:25:06 AM (No. 431871)
What is WITH this man? I used to have respect for him. Trump may be divisive, but OBAMA was totally divisive, plus he never even delivered for the Black community. And Matis said nary a word there.
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For a guy who supposedly reads a lot of history he doesn't seem aware of way Lincoln handled the 1863 Draft riots by sending in the Army of the Potomac into New York to save black lives and protect property.
Mattis has the "Generals Syndrome"-- for years he has been surrounded by horse holders who agree with everything he says--John Kelly immediately comes to mind. After a while they start to think every thing they say is important.
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Reply 20 - Posted by:
Strike3 6/4/2020 8:49:48 AM (No. 431911)
A-hole. To the deep state leftist loons, being "united" means seeing things their way and going along. No thanks. I am a free and independent patriot and I intend to stay that way. I am not alone.
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Reply 21 - Posted by:
aasilver 6/4/2020 8:50:28 AM (No. 431914)
A simple answer to the question why???
Expect an announcement that Mad Dog has joined CNN or MSNBC as a military expert analyst. He will be paid a LARGE annual retainer.
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Reply 22 - Posted by:
Troutgreen 6/4/2020 9:03:09 AM (No. 431939)
Mad Dogs will bite you every time.
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Reply 23 - Posted by:
DCGIRL 6/4/2020 9:12:31 AM (No. 431949)
Mattis has deep state written all over his forehead. What an embarrassment.
Thank you #1, well said.
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Reply 24 - Posted by:
ramona 6/4/2020 9:14:47 AM (No. 431952)
Maybe he is aiming to take Stacy Abram's place as Biden's VP pick?
Ramona (the Pest)
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Reply 25 - Posted by:
justavoter 6/4/2020 9:19:38 AM (No. 431962)
By uniting, Mattis means that we should give in to everything the Democrats want. Sorry, Mr Mattis (not going to refer to you as General anymore. You don't deserve that title) that is not how politics works. We are beyond the point of compromise. One side will have to win with the total destruction of the other if this country survives.
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Reply 26 - Posted by:
Safari Man 6/4/2020 9:26:07 AM (No. 431965)
I want to know who recommended Mattis (and so many others of the original cabinet) to Trump. So many swamp creatures and deep staters got way too close to Trump before he figured them out. I pray for a second term for Trump -- he needs it just to make a dent in the deep state.
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Reply 27 - Posted by:
starboard 6/4/2020 9:33:15 AM (No. 431975)
President Trump learned the hard way in his early days as CIC, that not all military generals are patriotic as he is. Many are liberal leftists and are subjected to quid pro quo for favors rendered.
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Reply 28 - Posted by:
Ribicon 6/4/2020 9:39:14 AM (No. 431982)
US troops would be fighting and dying in Iran right now if deranged Mattis had his way.
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Reply 29 - Posted by:
earlybird 6/4/2020 9:44:33 AM (No. 431993)
As I recall, Mattis and McMaster were among recommendations made to new President Trump by Condi Rice. We know how they turned out. McMaster, a master leaker, brought in the fake whistleblower Eric Ciaramella (from the CIA). Mattis turned out to be a little martinet who wanted to override his CIC. At least McMaster has not badmouthed. Or did I miss something?
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Reply 30 - Posted by:
Italiano 6/4/2020 9:59:07 AM (No. 432007)
Mattis will never forgive Trump from opposing getting more soldiers and Marines killed in Iraq and Afghanistan for nothing.
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Reply 31 - Posted by:
udanja99 6/4/2020 10:02:38 AM (No. 432011)
What a disappointment! And my Vietnam era former-Marine husband is outraged.
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Reply 32 - Posted by:
Gruntmedic 6/4/2020 10:11:51 AM (No. 432020)
What he supposed to say looting and killing is ok.
No one ever accused a Marine of being smart.
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Reply 33 - Posted by:
felixcat 6/4/2020 10:14:46 AM (No. 432023)
Privileged old white man. Hey General (ret.) - how did that spot on the corporate board of now defunct company Theranos turn out? How much were you paid?
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Reply 34 - Posted by:
kdog 6/4/2020 10:15:13 AM (No. 432024)
Mattis should run for President. If he wins the decision will be in his pay-grade.
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Reply 35 - Posted by:
clayusmcret 6/4/2020 10:45:17 AM (No. 432063)
I wish someone could get this to Mattis.
Gen Mattis, you've had three sayings attributed to you that we should consider when dealing with the rioters who are hellbent on destruction. I've removed the worst of the profanities.
"The first time you blow someone away is not an insignificant event. That said, there are some aholes in the world that just need to be shot."
"I come in peace. I didn’t bring artillery. But I’m pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you eff with me, I’ll kill you all."
"Find the enemy that wants to end this experiment (in American democracy) and kill every one of them until they’re so sick of the killing that they leave us and our freedoms intact."
All three of these sayings are appropriate when trying to stop antifa from destroying our great country. I wish you could remember that.
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Reply 36 - Posted by:
Connor 6/4/2020 10:54:08 AM (No. 432073)
I would not blame Trump if he didn't run for reelection. How could this general do this in the middle of a race war? Kneeling in front of these people sickens me.
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Reply 37 - Posted by:
Rumblehog 6/4/2020 10:58:20 AM (No. 432081)
Truth can have nothing to do with lies. Righteousness nothing to do with evil. A just leader of our nation can't practice syncretism with those seeking to destroy the Supreme Law of the Land, our Constitution.
"Because a snake bites a man does not make the man bad."
Charles Spurgeon
I never agreed with the appointment of a Marine to run anything so complex as the Defense Department, simply because the Marine Corps budget is 1/4th that of the Navy or Air Force.
So now, General, go pound Iwo Jima sand. You dishonor the memory of my WWII Marine FIL.
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Reply 38 - Posted by:
DVC 6/4/2020 11:03:06 AM (No. 432087)
First off, I was never a great fan of Mattis. Like Generals Allen and McCrystal and many others, they came up when political correctness was the most important thing, and after large numbers of genuine war fighters had been run out of the military at the Colonel level.
Mattis forgets that Eisenhower used military troops to forcibly integrate schools. I am tired of Mattis. It seems like military men rarely make good political leaders. After much reflection on that, they have a serious problem in that they have never been forced to really compromise and do what "the people" want done. Military leaders make choices and orders are followed, they expect to be obeyed. Not a good background for civilian leadership. Eisenhower was somewhat of an exception....but he did fall back on the paratroopers when he had to get something done, didn't he?
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Reply 39 - Posted by:
Italiano 6/4/2020 11:08:46 AM (No. 432094)
I don't remember hearing from Mad Dog when Obama was pouring gasoline on Ferguson and Baltimore...and everywhere else riots and violent protests were taking place.
Maybe I missed it.
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Reply 40 - Posted by:
coyote 6/4/2020 1:47:42 PM (No. 432386)
You are a sore disappointment, Mattis. I would expect better from any Marine PFC.
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Reply 41 - Posted by:
MickTurn 6/4/2020 4:12:25 PM (No. 432518)
Mattis was appointed General under Obummer...what does that tell us?
He's a Mad Dog Lib Commie, pure and simple!
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Reply 42 - Posted by:
judy 6/4/2020 6:11:58 PM (No. 432636)
Trash Trump....make headline news...you’re fired makes former WH rejects looney...
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Reply 43 - Posted by:
XCenturion 6/4/2020 6:35:13 PM (No. 432669)
Wow! I never thought I'd live to see the day when a Marine Corp general (retired) would be used by the leftist media to criticize the Commander in Chief during a world-wide pandemic and nationwide civil unrest. General Mattis you have not only dishonored yourself, but the entire Marine Corp.
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Reply 44 - Posted by:
bighambone 6/4/2020 10:19:20 PM (No. 432840)
If I were President Trump I would come out and tell the country that I agree with my military advisors to not use active duty federal troops in the current rioting situation, thus allowing the leftist and liberal Democrat politicians running those inner cities where the rioting and looting is taking place to stew in their own anti-law enforcement politicized juices, start giving speeches like he delivered last Saturday, and move on with a law and order and Make America Great Again re-election campaign.
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Reply 45 - Posted by:
JimBob 6/5/2020 1:09:27 AM (No. 432954)
Well, I'm disappointed in Mattis.
I think of my Dad, a WWII USMC Sergeant who fought on Kwajalein.
Were he still alive, he would be absolutely furious.
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