Not sure McArthur is the finest example.
What did he do, on December 8, 1941, waiting in his office?
What Trump was saying is that he is stronger than Truman. He is saying that he could have managed MacArthur.
Trump admires him but can manage him.
“Not sure McArthur is the finest example. What did he do, on December 8, 1941, waiting in his office?”
I have to agree with you. He wasted hours and didn’t prepare for the attack that came.
http://www.pacificwar.org.au/Philippines/Japanattacks.html