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Robert Harward Rejects Trump's Offer To Become National Security Advisor
Zero Hedge ^ | 16 Feb 2016 | Tyler Durden

Posted on 02/16/2017 3:26:51 PM PST by amorphous

It has been a day of turmoil for President Trump, who after finding himself on the defensive following Monday's resignation by Mike Flynn (which may or may not lead to legal charges) and allegedly getting snubbed by Vladimir Putin, now has another potential crisis on his hands: according to both the FT and CBS, Trump's pick for National Security Advisor, Robert Harward - a senior executive at Lockheed Martin - has turned down the President's offer, citing "obvious dysfunctionality" in the administration.

According to the FT, it is not yet a complete rejection as "Trump is trying to convince his preferred candidate to succeed Michael Flynn as national security adviser to change his mind after the retired admiral tapped for the role told the US president that he could not accept the White House position."

(Excerpt) Read more at zerohedge.com ...


TOPICS: Breaking News; Foreign Affairs; Government
KEYWORDS: first100days; flynn; harward; trump; trump45
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To: luvbach1

I think Harward saw how easily he could get fired.


61 posted on 02/16/2017 3:59:26 PM PST by luvbach1 (I hope Trump runs roughshod over the inevitable obstuctionists, Dems, progs, libs, or RINOs!)
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To: amorphous

He would be good.


62 posted on 02/16/2017 4:00:21 PM PST by RushIsMyTeddyBear (****happy dance**** BIGLY!!!! Shadilay!)
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To: odawg

“Not a good week for DJT.”

You:

1.) Did not see the news conference.

2.) Have accepted MSM version of reality.

_____________________________________________________________________

You:

1.) See post 17.


63 posted on 02/16/2017 4:01:17 PM PST by Responsibility2nd (Trump needs to send the National Guard to our US airports. Now!!)
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To: JoSixChip

Not a very smart move for a “senior executive” at Lockheed Martin.


64 posted on 02/16/2017 4:03:02 PM PST by FlingWingFlyer (As long as tyranny exists, the Constitution and Bill of Right will never be "outdated" or "obsolete")
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To: amorphous

Perhaps Boykin will apply.


65 posted on 02/16/2017 4:03:24 PM PST by citizen (To hold with the #MSM description used by @POTUS, I am using #OppoMedia to refer to our biased media)
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To: amorphous

I was leery of his ties to the Rand Corporation. But why would he go public with his reasons in public like this? Sounds like somewhat of a loose cannon.


66 posted on 02/16/2017 4:04:17 PM PST by Vic S
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To: Responsibility2nd

Every week is bad one for a Cruzlim.


67 posted on 02/16/2017 4:05:34 PM PST by proust (Trump / Pence 2016!)
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To: All; dforest
"I do hope Petraus is no longer in the mix."

I recall seeing a picture of 3 people in line for National Security. Petraus wasn't in that picture. It was Flynn, Harward and a Big burley dark haired guy if I recall. Anyone know who that is and what happened with him?

68 posted on 02/16/2017 4:05:35 PM PST by Spunky
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To: Responsibility2nd

After the question session today, it is an excellent week, even if we had a nuclear war.

Today was solid GOLD!!!

There are plenty of qualified people for this advisor position. IMHO, we have too freaking many advisors anyway.


69 posted on 02/16/2017 4:05:54 PM PST by FreeAtlanta (what a mess we got ourselves into)
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To: buffaloguy
I have had the feeling that ltg Flynn may not be through.

I think Flynn is a fine choice. Not sure about his return after Trump's comments today concerning his exit. At one point they were pretty strong, and Trump mentioned Flynn forgetting to tell Pence about his chat with the Russian Ambassador - Par., since I don't remember Trump's exact statement.

70 posted on 02/16/2017 4:06:14 PM PST by amorphous
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To: dforest

That’s the Financial Times report > Harward declined b/c not allowed to bring in trustworthy people. That would be a must for me, too. Bring in your people & fire the NSC traitors.


71 posted on 02/16/2017 4:07:19 PM PST by citizen (To hold with the #MSM description used by @POTUS, I am using #OppoMedia to refer to our biased media)
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To: Responsibility2nd

I’m thinking this is how he’s vetting. Maybe a good tactic to see who’s running to the media dissing him.


72 posted on 02/16/2017 4:07:53 PM PST by RushIsMyTeddyBear (****happy dance**** BIGLY!!!! Shadilay!)
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To: Responsibility2nd

“But all the enemedia will see here is the Flynn, Puzder, and now Harward “failures”.

And react like red meat to a pack of hungry wolves.”

Yes, like I said, you accept the MSM as running the world. They are doing nothing different than before the election, so don’t expect them to change.


73 posted on 02/16/2017 4:08:05 PM PST by odawg
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To: Vic S

Ditto. And his ties to Lockheed-Martin. That, and the waiting period before lobbying may have weighed on Harward’s decision.


74 posted on 02/16/2017 4:08:27 PM PST by amorphous
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To: proust

So Ted Cruz is to blame for Flynn, Puzder and now Harward?

smh


75 posted on 02/16/2017 4:09:21 PM PST by Responsibility2nd (Trump needs to send the National Guard to our US airports. Now!!)
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To: faithhopecharity

Well stated from a professional and industry level view.
Nicely done!


76 posted on 02/16/2017 4:11:33 PM PST by romanesq (For George Soros so loved the world, he gave us Obama)
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To: amorphous

Allen West would be perfect for the job.


77 posted on 02/16/2017 4:12:07 PM PST by proudpapa (Trump Pence earned it.)
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To: amorphous

I didn’t want Harward anyway. I wanted Giuliani, a prosecuter, to get the liars out first for cause.


78 posted on 02/16/2017 4:12:09 PM PST by xzins (Retired US Army chaplain. Those who truly support our troops pray for their victory.)
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To: proust

the Cruz cult crowd never just shuts up and goes away .
they are like Bill clintons special flare ups he told Monica about .


79 posted on 02/16/2017 4:12:19 PM PST by ncalburt
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To: faithhopecharity
FAKE NEWS ALERT"

I picked up on that as soon as I read this.

"Robert Harward - a senior executive at Lockheed Martin - has turned down the President's offer, citing "obvious dysfunctionality" in the administration. According to the FT,".... it is not yet a complete rejection as...."

80 posted on 02/16/2017 4:12:52 PM PST by Spunky
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