Donald Trump addresses a campaign rally in Farmington, New Hampshire, January 25, 2016. REUTERS/Gretchen Ertl
Military Times: Trump: Military leaders shouldn't talk to the press
If he becomes commander in chief, Donald Trump won’t let military generals speak to “the dishonest press,” out of fear they’ll spill national security secrets.
“I don't want them saying things like ‘our nation has never been so ill-prepared.’ Even though it's true, I don't want the enemy knowing that.”“A general should not be on television,” the Republican front-runner told a crowd of supporters during a rally at Carmel, Indiana, on Monday. “I don't want our generals on television. I will prohibit them.
The comments came during a wide-ranging speech where Trump attacked his Republican rivals, Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton and his critics.
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Update: Trump Says He Would Ban His Military Generals From TV (Daily Caller)
WNU Editor: This is not going to go down well for some of the Pentagon brass who have gotten use to talking to the press.
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Mr. Donald Trump is going to be a great commander-in-chief
Seen the latest statements of generals and admirals, Mr. Trump doesn't want competition in their shitty statements.
Remember Gen. Shinseki?
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2003/mar/29/iraq.usa
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