[Old Sarge]

How can a man effectively lead the nation’s military if those under him don’t like him or trust him?

As long as he has that "civilian military that's just as strong, just as powerful, just as well-funded", who cares?

[MNnice]

As long as he has that "civilian military that's just as strong, just as powerful, just as well-funded", who cares?

Ironically, his effort to beef up the nation's police departments with military hardware was part of that strategy.  And it's the left that has been it's most vocal critic.  Another example of liberal unintended consequences.