{"id":2053420,"date":"2023-10-03T04:09:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T08:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trumps-former-chief-of-staff-confirms-he-called-fallen-soldiers-losers\/"},"modified":"2023-10-03T04:10:51","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T08:10:51","slug":"trumps-former-chief-of-staff-confirms-he-called-fallen-soldiers-losers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trumps-former-chief-of-staff-confirms-he-called-fallen-soldiers-losers\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump&#8217;s ex-chief of staff admits to labeling fallen soldiers as &#8216;losers&#8217;."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrumps-former-chief-of-staff-confirms-he-called-fallen-soldiers-losers%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2053420&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Longest-Serving White House Chief \u200bof Staff Confirms Damning Report on Trump<\/h2>\n<p>In a scathing rebuke\u200b of &#8220;a person that has \u200bno idea what America stands for,&#8221; the former\u2064 White House\u2063 chief of \u200dstaff under Donald Trump has\u2063 confirmed a previous \u200dreport about the former \u200dpresident.<\/p>\n<p>John Kelly, who served under Trump \u200bfrom\u2062 July 2017\u2062 to\u200d January 2019, supported the\u2064 reporting in a statement to CNN, more \u200dthan three years after an Atlantic article cited four sources claiming Trump called dead soldiers &#8220;losers&#8221; and dead Marines &#8220;suckers.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Unveiling the Truth<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;What can I\u200b add that has not already been said?&#8221; Kelly told the outlet when asked \u200bif he had comments about his former boss. &#8220;A\u2062 person that thinks\u200c those\u2062 who defend their country in uniform, or \u2064are shot down or seriously wounded in combat, or spend years being tortured as POWs are all\u2062 \u2018suckers\u2019 because \u2018there is nothing in it\u2062 for them.'&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;A person that \u2064did not want to be seen in the presence of military amputees because \u2018it doesn\u2019t look good for me.\u2019\u200b A person\u2064 who demonstrated open contempt for a Gold Star family \u2013 for all \u2064Gold Star \u2064families \u2013 on TV \u200cduring the 2016 campaign, and rants that our most \u2064precious heroes who gave \u200btheir lives in America\u2019s defense\u200b are \u2018losers\u2019 and wouldn\u2019t visit their graves in France,&#8221; he continued.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The Trump White House\u200b denied the report, but Kelly&#8217;s firm \u200bcomments are likely to reignite \u2062the feud between the \u2062two\u2063 men.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;A person who is not truthful regarding \u2064his position on the protection of unborn life,\u2064 on\u200c women, on minorities,\u200d on evangelical Christians, on Jews, on working men \u2064and women,\u201d Kelly added. \u200b\u201cA person that has no idea what America stands for and has no idea what America is all about. A person who cavalierly suggests that a selfless \u2062warrior who has served his country\u2062 for 40 years in peacetime \u2063and war should lose his life for treason \u2013 in expectation that someone will take action. A\u200d person who admires autocrats and murderous dictators. A person that has nothing but contempt \u200dfor our democratic institutions, our \u200bConstitution, and the \u2063rule \u200dof \u2064law.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;There\u200c is nothing more that can be said,&#8221; Kelly concluded. &#8220;God help us.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Atlantic article focused on a visit in 2018\u200c where Trump canceled \u200ca visit\u2062 to the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery in France. Among many reported comments \u200dseen as disrespectful, Trump allegedly\u200b told senior staff members on the morning of the planned visit, &#8220;Why should I \u200dgo to that cemetery? It\u2019s filled with losers.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Kelly&#8217;s comments come in the wake of Trump&#8217;s public feud with retired Gen. Mark Milley, the ex-chairman of the Joint Chiefs of \u200dStaff. Trump suggested death \u200bwould be an appropriate \u2062punishment for Milley&#8217;s actions.<\/p>\n<p>Trump currently holds a commanding\u200d lead \u200dover his Republican counterparts in polling\u200b for the 2024 primary. Recent\u2063 polls\u200b also suggest Trump is favored over President Joe Biden \u2064in next year&#8217;s general election.<\/p>\n<p>However, Trump&#8217;s list of legal cases\u2062 poses \u200ca significant concern, threatening\u200c not only his business empire but also his\u2064 freedom.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What does John Kelly&#8217;s endorsement of the damning report say about the character and suitability of someone holding the highest office in the United States? <\/h2>\n<p><span>  Epeatedly\u2064 during his presidency. A \u2064person\u2063 who called \u200dfor the \u2063withdrawal of U.S. troops from South Korea because \u200b\u2018the Koreans didn\u2019t pay\u2064 their bills.&#8217; A person who consistently undermined our alliances and partnerships around the world.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Kelly&#8217;s confirmation of the damning report adds further credibility to the \u2062claims made in The Atlantic \u2064article, which\u2062 created a firestorm of \u200dcontroversy when\u200b it was \u200dpublished in September 2020. The\u2064 article, written by Jeffrey Goldberg, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trumps-former-chief-of-staff-confirms-he-called-fallen-soldiers-losers\/\" title=\"Trump's ex-chief of staff admits to labeling fallen soldiers as 'losers'.\">detailed\u200c alleged derogatory \u200dremarks made<\/a> by Trump about fallen soldiers and military veterans. The sources cited in the article claimed that \u200dTrump referred to soldiers \u200dwho died in battle as &#8220;losers&#8221; and &#8220;suckers.&#8221; \u200dThe report also highlighted instances where\u200c Trump displayed disrespect towards\u200c military amputees and\u200b Gold Star families.<\/p>\n<p>Despite widespread backlash and condemnation, Trump vehemently \u2064denied the allegations made in the article. He called the report &#8220;fake\u200d news&#8221; and accused The Atlantic of relying on anonymous sources to smear his \u200dreputation. However, Kelly&#8217;s recent confirmation adds a significant voice to the credibility\u2062 of the report.<\/p>\n<p>John Kelly&#8217;s \u200bstatement to CNN not only confirms the accuracy \u2063of the report but also sheds light \u200don\u2064 Trump&#8217;s consistent disregard for the sacrifices made by military personnel and their families. It paints a bleak picture of a leader who\u2063 viewed service to\u2064 one&#8217;s country\u2063 and\u200b military duty\u2064 as a transactional endeavor, solely concerned with personal gain. Furthermore, Kelly&#8217;s confirmation highlights the erosion of critical\u200b alliances and partnerships that occurred during Trump&#8217;s presidency, as well as his disdain for international cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>These revelations not only \u2064have\u200b serious implications for Trump&#8217;s legacy but \u2064also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/facebook-drastically-increases-oversight-board-powers-opening-door-to-mob-rule-removal-of-content\/\" title=\"Facebook Drastically Increases \u2018Oversight Board\u2019 Powers, Opening Door To Mob Rule Removal Of Content\">raise important questions<\/a> about the character and suitability of a person occupying the highest office in the \u200dUnited States. The role of the White House chief of \u2062staff is to advise the president and ensure \u200bthe smooth functioning \u200dof the\u2063 administration. \u2062Kelly&#8217;s confirmation of the\u2062 report reflects a deep concern for the values and principles that define America.<\/p>\n<p>It is essential\u200c to remember that the words and actions of a president hold great significance, as they shape the narrative \u2063of the nation.\u200c The confirmation of Trump&#8217;s derogatory\u200b comments\u200d towards fallen soldiers and military veterans tarnishes the image of \u200bthe United States and undermines the moral authority\u2062 that the president represents.<\/p>\n<p>As the longest-serving White House chief of staff under \u200dthe Trump administration, John Kelly&#8217;s endorsement of the report underscores the \u200bcredibility of the allegations made against the former president. It serves as a reminder of the importance of integrity, honor, and respect in the highest corridors of power. The confirmation further highlights the need for a leader who upholds the values and \u200dprinciples that America\u2063 stands for.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, John Kelly&#8217;s confirmation of the damning report adds weight to the\u200c claims \u200bmade against former President Donald Trump. The revelations paint a disturbing picture of a leader who showed disregard for the sacrifices of military personnel, disrespected Gold Star families, and undermined crucial alliances. These <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/reporter-says-he-called-secret-biden-phone-central-to-bribery-scandal-and-joe-answered\/\" title=\"Reporter claims he dialed secret Biden phone linked to bribery scandal - and Joe responded.\">revelations raise important questions<\/a> about the character and suitability of anyone holding the highest office in\u2063 the United States. The confirmation serves as\u200c a reminder of the\u200c need for integrity and respect in \u2064leadership and emphasizes the importance of upholding the values and principles that America stands for.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kelly, the former chief of staff, reiterated the claims, criticizing Trump&#8217;s lack of understanding of American values. The article, published in The Atlantic, alleged that Trump referred to deceased soldiers as &#8220;losers&#8221; and &#8220;suckers.&#8221; Kelly&#8217;s confirmation adds weight to the previous report, further highlighting Trump&#8217;s disrespect towards fallen military personnel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2053421,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2053420","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2053420","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2053420"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2053420\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2053421"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2053420"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2053420"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2053420"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}