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Mark Abadi, Business Insider: Trump won't stop saying 'my generals' — and the military community isn't happy
* President Donald Trump once again made a reference to "my generals" and "my military."
* The phrasing has upset members of the military community in the past.
* Some say it suggests a misguided sense of ownership over the armed forces.
President Donald Trump has made a habit of using a particular phrase that has angered members of the US military community.
The latest instance came on Wednesday, when the president was asked whether he authorized the mission that resulted in the deaths of four US military members in Niger earlier this month.
"My generals and my military, they have decision-making ability," Trump told reporters.
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WNU Editor: Does anyone really believe that President Trump views the generals and military as "his". Apparently some do. Is it an important issue .... again for some .... it is. But I am willing to bet that most people do not take President Trumps remarks that literally, and are not offended by it because there is nothing to be offended about. But again .... for some this is deeply offensive.
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They are clawing for any story that can harm Trump. It's blatantly obvious. Correct me if I'm wrong, but commander in chief = head of the military. He's owning his position, not saying he owns the military.. If I were in charge of a squad of soldiers, those are my men. Mine to protect, and mine to lead. Of course I don't mean they are my slaves, or a piece of property... society is going backwards.
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