If Obama were to fire Rogers weeks b4 he got picked to be DNI, Trump might have 3 fired O mil leaders: Flynn, Rogers, and Mattis (at DOD).
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Replying to @emptywheel
That's utterly consistent with Trump's apparent policy of only hiring white men with grudges. But it would cause some disruption in NatSec.
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Replying to @emptywheel
Also, if Generals (& Admirals) get fired--for cause or no--but promptly rehired by political rivals, what of civilian control of military?
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Anyway, I'm wondering if McChrystal is in the wings somewhere, as he seems perfectly qualified to be in Trump admin.
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Replying to @SaltPotatoes
Yup. But Obama only fired him reluctantly.
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