The only one with the power is His Arrogance .... trying to throw another turd into the punch bowl?
He didn’t keep Seth Rich alive to see the Democrat Convention open in D. C. Highly suspect in my book.
The leader is being removed THE MINUTE Trump takes office, a democrat is speaking how “terrible” this is?
Sounds like he’s been told by Trump his gig is up, and someone is trying to make a thing of this?
Maybe not. I don’t know anything about military issues, but that sure is unusual from a timing standpoint.
The Trumpster is doing everything right.
Better make certain the Praetorian Guard is commanded by a loyalist.
Seems like it was brought up as an aside on a thread with a different topic.
My memory is drawing a blank (again) and it's drivin' me nuts !
This is a non-story. Because he is the commander of the national guard of DC, he is not appointed by a governor. He is a appointed by the CINC. He was originally appointed by Bush. It is customary for the DC NG commander to submit a letter of resignation every election cycle. The incoming CINC can choose to except the resignation or reappointed. Trump chose to accept his resignation.
The guy is 65. BTW.
Maybe he had a bet on the Preakness....
Decapitate the D.C. Guard at the moment Trump is inaugurated to open the pathways for the protesters and annarchists.
Trump might be expecting to have to deploy the Guard to protect gov’t facilities, and wants someone he can trust.
Someone who’s already past retirement age doesn’t have a career to harm.
Well, since the Commanding Officer is a black man .. does anybody know if it was the Officer’s choice to be relieved as soon as Trump was sworn in .. since that act could make Trump his Superior ..??
So, it may not be Obama at all, but the fact that the gentleman does not want to serve under Trump .. and Obama was willing to accommodate him.
I’m hoping that’s all it is .. and that there is no EXTRA event being planned to take advantage of the Officer leaving at a peak moment in the event.
While there may be an “interim” person taking over .. I sincerely hope it will be someone who is aware of the possible danger because of the impending protests.
I think I’ll call my Congressman and see if he can shed some light on this - seeing as how he’s a member of the Military.
Sounds like Zero has put the green light out on Trump.
The D.C. NG commander is an appointee of the president, and his “tour of duty” ends when that president’s term ends.