Powell loathed Trump. Trump was way too charitable with the RINO comment, although he could have waited for the body to cool.
As a Trump voter and supporter, I've still hated the almost daily cringe moments.
The anti-Trump WSJ creeps did get one thing right, and (paraphrasing) Trump is his own worst enemy.
Why on Earth give enemies so much material?
For pity sake, Mister President, please please please learn tact, diplomacy, and wise statesmanship. It will serve you (and us) so very well.
And, yes, Mister Powell was a RINO of the first degree.
And, there is plenty of time to make this point, following a reasonable wait.
Many fine folks hereabouts will not agree with my assessment, and I'm fine with that. I respect your opinions. (flame-proof underwear and all.)
WHY? Powel was nothing more than an AFFIRMATIVE ACTION ASSHOLE, I said that about him when he was ALIVE and his being DEAD doesn’t change my opinion of him!