When even Mitch McConnell rebukes tRump....

[Stonepounder]

https://www.businessinsider.com/mitch-mcconnell-reaction-to-james-mattis-resignation-rebuke-of-trump-2018-12

Mitch McConnell piles onto Defense Secretary James Mattis' rebuke of Trump

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Republican of Kentucky, issued a strong statement following the resignation of Defense Secretary James Mattis, saying he is "particularly distressed that he is resigning due to sharp differences with the president on these and other key aspects of America's global leadership."
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"I believe it's essential that the United States maintain and strengthen the post-World War II alliances that have been carefully built by leaders in both parties," McConnell said in his statement. "We must also maintain a clear-eyed understanding of our friends and foes, and recognize that nations like Russia are among the latter."
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Like McConnell, Mattis also name-checked Russia: "It is clear that China and Russia, for example, want to shape a world consistent with their authoritarian model gaining veto authority over other nations' economic, diplomatic, and security decisions to promote their own interests at the expense of their neighbors, America and our allies."

Trump's decision to pull troops out of Syria — which analysts say is a boon for US adversaries, Russia, ISIS, Iran, and the Syrian regime — was reportedly the last straw for Secretary Mattis. Kurds in Syria, US allies in Syria, are furious about the withdrawal, as they fear a Turkish incursion.

"So I was sorry to learn that Secretary Mattis, who shares those clear principles, will soon depart the administration," McConnell continued.

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When you get Mitch rebuking tRump you gotta know that tRump has perhaps finally gone too far.

[KentuckyWoman]

1. I won't hold my breath.

The only wall Trump has built is around the trough so only Trumpy pigs get to eat. Mitch wasn't invited and he's getting pissy but he won't do a damn thing about Trump. He and Pence don't get along either.

[MyOwnPeace]

2. Sorry, don't see it........

McTurtle occasionally "stands up" (as far as one can from that shell) and utters BS about his duties to serve, but he'll slide back down the mud slide from which he came and be right back there in the swamp with IQ45 and the rest of the band of thieves, continuing to screw over the great majority of Americans in order to serve the 1%.

[Stonepounder]

3. Don't get me wrong. I loath, detest and despise the Turtle.

It is just that it's really rare to hear this strong a criticism of tRump coming echoing out of his shell.

[Cha]

4. Ha! WOW! Is Ingram gonna call ol mitchead

"petty", also?

Is traitortweeter gonna go OFF on mitchead? Stay tuned!

[TexasBushwhacker]

5. McConnell still likes Russian money though n/t

[Volaris]

6. Yep calling Russia a foe is just ass covering in his part.

Maybe he means it, maybe he doesn't. But until he votes for conviction, he isn't gonna get any kinda leash from me. I want him indicted.