U.S. President Trump Calls Americas Generals 'Suckers, Losers, Warmongers, And Pussies'

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USA Today: Trump's tensions with the military grow after reports that he disparaged soldiers, generals

WASHINGTON – Suckers and losers, warmongers and pu-----.

President Donald Trump has reportedly used those labels to describe American war heroes and Pentagon brass. It's enough to rankle even key Trump allies, including the top Republican on the House Armed Services Committee.

And it shows just how fraught Trump's relationship with the U.S. military has become.

"It’s a mix," Rep. Mac Thornberry, the vice chair of the Armed Services Committee, said when asked about Trump's standing with the Pentagon.

Thornberry himself took issue with Trump's comment on Monday suggesting that Pentagon leaders "want to do nothing but fight wars" so they can keep defense contractors happy.

"It's exactly the opposite," the Texas Republican said, adding that commanders are often the most reluctant to send troops into battle because they've seen the consequences up close. "Their motivation is to serve the country, and I don’t see how that can be questioned."

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Update: Trump lashed out at generals in conversation with aide: Woodward book (The Hill)

WNU Editor: The main stream media thinks President Trump's remarks on the Military brass is going to hurt him. I think the opposite. It is probably going to help him a lot. What do you think?

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