Trump Insults General Miley and Kelly For Being More Loyal to America Than to Him

According to a Tweet posted on X, formerly Twitter on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, former President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on two highly respected military leaders, General Mark Milley and General John Kelly, during a campaign rally in Iowa.

Trump’s remarks come as he continues to face criticism for his history of disparaging active-duty personnel and veterans, a pattern that has drawn ire from both Democrats and Republicans.

In his statement, Trump referred to Milley, the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, as “a stupid person” and Kelly, his former chief of staff, as “one of the dumbest people” he’s ever met.

These comments highlights Trump’s ongoing feud with military officials who have challenged his actions and decisions, particularly regarding national security matters.

“Gen. Mark Milley is a stupid person. I don’t know, I guess he’s a stupid person. I always figured he was a stupid person.

I mean, you think it’s cheaper to leave it than to fill it with a little—a little fuel and fly it the hell out?”

Trump said, mocking Milley’s reported suggestion to leave behind military equipment in Afghanistan during the U.S. withdrawal in 2021.

The former president also criticized Kelly, stating, “Gen. John Kelly is one of the dumbest people I’ve ever met in my life.

He was with me, and then he wasn’t with me.”

Trump’s disparaging remarks towards Milley and Kelly are part of a broader pattern of behavior that has drawn widespread condemnation from both sides of the aisle.

The former president has a history of attacking military leaders who have publicly disagreed with him or questioned his decisions, often resorting to personal insults and demeaning language.

In 2020, Trump suggested that Milley should face the death penalty for treason, alleging that the general had communicated with China behind his back during the final months of the Trump administration.

Milley denied any wrongdoing, stating that he had been “faithful to the Constitution of the United States” for nearly 45 years.

Trump’s comments also highlight the ongoing tensions between the former president and his former allies who have since distanced themselves from him.

Kelly, a retired Marine general, served as Trump’s chief of staff from 2017 to 2019 before resigning due to disagreements over the administration’s policies and Trump’s treatment of military personnel.

The backlash to Trump’s statements has been swift, with many condemning his disrespect towards those who have served the country.

Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., a Marine Corps veteran himself, criticized Trump’s rhetoric, stating, “Donald Trump draft-dodged, attacked a Gold Star family & called veterans ‘suckers and losers.’

He’s always viewed veterans and service members as props, not as patriots.”

As the 2024 presidential race heats up, Trump’s comments are likely to further fuel the ongoing debate about his relationship with the military and his fitness for office.

The former president’s willingness to attack respected military leaders and question their loyalty has raised concerns among those who believe that the commander-in-chief should maintain a strong relationship with the armed forces.

Trump’s latest remarks targeting Milley and Kelly are a continuation of his long-standing pattern of disrespecting and denigrating military leaders who have challenged him.

These comments not only undermine the credibility of the former president but also raise questions about his ability to lead the country and serve as commander-in-chief.

As the political terrain continues to evolve, the implications of Trump’s rhetoric towards the military will likely play an important role in shaping the outcome of the 2024 election and the future of American politics.