One of the most Pro Military Presidents, if not the most, in modern times.
He called out McCain for being a traitor to not only the country, but to his constituents. Is McRaven aware of all the things McCain did to NOT help veterans. Especially, those that never came home. Whose families were begging for some closure and McCain did everything in his power to deny them.
As for McRaven, he was a potential pick for VP with her. A while back some SEALS, in the Virginia area, were disciplined because they were flying, TRUMP and MAGA flags on their military vehicles. If anyone were to do a survey on the political leanings of the members of the SEAL community, I challenge you to find more than a handful that aren’t a supporter of the President. And I doubt you’ll find ONE that is a supporter of her or Bernie. You might, just might, find a few that might be some, Left Leaning Libertarian types, but the minute you start talking about taking guns, getting rid of the 2A or infringing on the Bill of Rights, they’ll wrap you up in a Gadsden Flag before they throw you overboard 20 miles from shore.
Amazing that McChrystal won’t acknowledge that McRaven picked that fight. Of course, it was done in a place where not a lot of people would hear it or pay attention to it. And if there’s one thing that anyone should have learned by now, the President isn’t anyone’s punching bag and he fights back.
All three of them were/are/have become, political hacks. For Generals/Admirals, especially high profile ones like these two, you go from being on the pedestal everywhere you go, having someone drive you everywhere, making your coffee, aides running around to open your doors and fetch your drying cleaning, invited to all the cool parties and getting to wear your Mess Dress to the White House, to waiting in line at Publix wondering if you should get into the express line, for 10 items or less, when you’re holding 12. Or remembering which aisle you parked your car.
And I’m not saying that they don’t/didn’t deserve to attain the rank they did. I’m sure they were quite good at their jobs. But, how about being humble in your retirement. If you have some thing constructive to add, I’m sure getting an audience with the President wouldn’t be that difficult for either of them.
The need to try and stay relevant can probably be overwhelming, for some.
Very well stated.
I suspect McRaven, McChrystal and some others being they retired as four-stars think they’re entitled to respect when they speak out on political matters very much the same as top actors, entertainers and athletes.
If they were as smart as they think they are they’d keep their mouths shut and have the respect of a lot more people in the nation.