Posted on 03/28/2018 5:09:26 AM PDT by Kaslin
Secretary of Defense James Mattis dispelled reports Tuesday that he was apprehensive about working with President Trump’s incoming National Security Advisor John Bolton.
"I'll tell you right up front, it's going to be a partnership, we are going to go forward," Mattis told reporters during a news conference at the Pentagon.
When asked about his differing world views with Bolton, Mattis responded, "I hope that there's some different world views. That's the normal thing you want unless you want group think."
Mattis acknowledged that the two hadn’t met yet but said Bolton was coming to the Pentagon later this week for discussions.
"We are going to sit down together and I look forward to working with him," Mattis said.
He emphasized that he had no reservations about Bolton’s appointment.
"No reservations, no concerns at all,” he said. “Last time I checked he's an American. I can work with an American, OK? So I'm not the least bit concerned with that sort of thing."
Mattis and Bolton are likely to differ when it comes to the Iran deal. Mattis has advised President Trump to stay in the deal. Bolton, on the other hand, has repeatedly advocated for tearing up the agreement. Trump has a May 12 deadline for deciding whether the U.S. will leave the Iran deal or attempt to renegotiate it.
Another apparent area of disagreement between the two is North Korea. Mattis has advocated for a diplomatic strategy with North Korea, but Bolton recently wrote an op-ed making a case for launching a preemptive strike on North Korea.
Unlike many voters.............
They’ll both be too busy kicking traitor butt to be kicking at each other.
If Mattis wants to stay a member of the Trump administration, he will rid himself of his PC ways and align himself with John Bolton.
Maybe now he’ll be worthy of being called ‘Mad Dog’.
It will be fun when Mattis, Bolton and Trump all get together, that trio is three of very strong and opinionated men.
Rumors? Or did Townhall simply make this stuff up? I would not expect everyone, even the most loyal Trump cabinet member, to agree on everything. The issue is whether they do what the President tells them willingly, enthusiastically and to the best of their ability once the President makes his decision.
I don’t think it’ll be a problem. Both men are professionals and neither is intimidated by the other so they should get along fine.
Rest assured, Mattis does have a plan to kill Bolton if necessary
I agree.
The Loons are working hard to discredit Bolton even before he takes office. Disgraceful.
Mattis is now the lone moderate on the Trump national security team.
It is probably a sign you have a good team when you are relying on ‘Mad Dog’ Mattis to be the moderate on the team.
The Dem's media minions failed royally.
Right you are, Dave.
Time to shift MAGA into high gear.
"No reservations, no concerns at all,” he said. “Last time I checked he's an American. I can work with an American, OK? So I'm not the least bit concerned with that sort of thing."
See, we knew he was some kind of birther weirdo!!! [the presstitutes will say[ Thanks Kaslin.
Mattis just got the largest DOD budget in history... Doing something right.
As far as politics... He will remain low key and naturally conservative in support of the CIC.
“The White House on Friday (23 MAR) announced a policy to ban most transgender people from serving in the US military.”
“The new policy, according to Sanders, was “developed through extensive study by senior uniformed and civilian leaders, including combat veterans,” under the direction of Defense Secretary James Mattis.”
Released on Friday right before the anti NRA clown parade... haven’t heard a peep about it... Good job.
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