Trump Bungles Another National Security Issue

Trump Bungles Another National Security Issue

     President Trump had a private phone call with Turkish dictator Erdogan that for the second time (that we know) led directly to a dramatic change in our Syria policy.  Last time, Secretary Mattis resigned and Trump was forced to delay the...
Trump Bungles Another National Security Issue

This is about Trump’s Reelection, not Corruption

     The recent scandal in which President Trump was caught soliciting, in fact coercing, the Ukrainian government to investigate former Vice President Biden has led to the House of Representatives beginning an impeachment inquiry that is likely to...
Trump Bungles Another National Security Issue

The Biggest National Security Threat is President Trump

     During the 2016 campaign, Candidate Donald Trump liked to talk tough.  He often criticized President Obama, specifically mentioning the Russian invasion and annexation of Crimea, the “Red Line” in Syria, the Iran deal, etc.  There...
Trump Bungles Another National Security Issue

The 2019 Annual Threat Assessment – Its Donald Trump

     On January 29, 2019, an impressive array of defense and intelligence experts provided the annual U.S. Threat Assessment to the Senate.  These career professionals were loyal Republicans appointed by President Trump.  Nevertheless, in...
Trump Bungles Another National Security Issue

Trump Plans to Pardon Putin During July Summit

Made you think, right?  Not as outrageous or unlikely as it sounds.  The meeting was just announced and there is already much speculation and trepidation about what to expect when President Trump and President Putin meet next month.  I continue to believe dialogue is...