General Kurilla is in the media cross-hairs which means he is probably quite valuable to the Trump administration. The way they imply his physique drives warlike behavior is absurd when we've got Lindsay Graham slouching around. The article implies Hegseth is unduly influenced by Kurilla because of the latter's muscular build and the fact that he's 'over 6ft tall'. Out of curiousity I paused to search for Hegseth's height and the Internet says he's anywhere from 5' 7" to 6'1"The article goes on to say Hegseth 'sided' with Kurilla over and over. Apparently the man simply can't have an opinion which happens to overlap Kurilla's. We are to believe he's an impressed fanboy instead.
I checked Wiki and that CIA infused source notes:
"He was barred from serving on duty at the inauguration of Joe Biden after a guardsman flagged Hegseth as an "insider threat", noting a tattoo on his biceps of the words Deus vult.[23]I looked up Deus vult in Wiki, and according to that CIA-infused source the phrase is linked to Catholics in the First Crusade in 1096, the far right and the Christian right etc."
Deus vult (Latin for 'God wills it') is a Christian motto historically tied to ideas of divine providence and individual interpretation of God's will.[1][2] It was first chanted by Catholics during the First Crusade in 1096 as a rallying cry, most likely under the form Deus le veult or Deus lo vult, as reported by the Gesta Francorum (c. 1100) and the Historia Belli Sacri (c. 1130).[a][1]
In modern times, the Latin motto has different meanings depending on the context. While it has been associated with nationalist ideologies in modern contexts, others interpret it as a historical expression of faith and dedication to divine purpose.[3] It has been used as a metaphor referring to "God's will",[4][5] by Christians throughout history, such as the Puritans,[6] or as a motto by chivalric orders such as the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.[7] In the 21st century, Christian nationalist movements, as well as Christian right and far-right groups, have adopted the motto as a catchphrase.[8] Medievalist scholars have criticized this use as harmful and historically inaccurate.[9]
Brave man, this Kurilla.
Smear journalism meant to discredit both Hegseth and Kurilla. IOWs, garbage.
They talk like this is a bad thing...
Killa Kurilla!!! I’ve met him several times. Sharp dude.
I see.
The commies at Politico ae revving up the hate machine. Good to know.
You might find this article interesting:
Is Israel’s favorite US general helping to push us into war?
Some question the timing of the attacks, pegged before CENTCOM Commander Michael Kurilla’s summer retirement
https://responsiblestatecraft.org/kurilla-israel-iran/