Ex-CIA director: Trump shows 'qualities usually found in narcissistic, vengeful autocrats'
Source: The Hill
Former CIA Director John Brennan slammed President Trump in a tweet Thursday, saying the president shows "qualities usually found in narcissistic, vengeful autocrats."
Brennan, a vocal critic of Trump, posted the comment shortly after joining Twitter on Thursday. He condemned Trump's tough stance against critics of his declaration of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
"Trump Admin threat to retaliate against nations that exercise sovereign right in UN to oppose US position on Jerusalem is beyond outrageous," tweeted Brennan, who led the CIA under former President Obama.
"Shows @realDonaldTrump expects blind loyalty and subservience from everyonequalities usually found in narcissistic, vengeful autocrats," he added.
Read more: http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/366078-former-cia-director-trump-shows-qualities-usually-found-in
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The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,924 posts)And he's also stupid and ignorant, so he's got that going for him.
Irish_Dem
(47,567 posts)Adds nothing to our knowledge base.
politicaljunkie41910
(3,335 posts)So thanks again Mr. Brennon. Hope he posts often. If nothing else, I'm sure it gets under Dotard's skin. I hope his head explodes.
Irish_Dem
(47,567 posts)But interesting that the CIA is speaking out.
Odd things occurring.
Golden Raisin
(4,614 posts)CIA Head but I'd like to hear it from Pelosi, Schumer, Perez, etal.
Arkansas Granny
(31,537 posts)previous administrations who have come forward with criticism of Trump. Not just his policies, but being openly critical of Trump himself. Maybe I have just forgotten, but I just don't recall anything like this before.
politicaljunkie41910
(3,335 posts)your sharing your opinions on potus on a regular basis.
red dog 1
(27,886 posts)Mr. Mueller ..Please indict this criminal and all his co-conspirators.. ASAP!
sandensea
(21,695 posts)Delusions of grandeur? Check.
Utter lack of self-control? Check.
Despotic governance? Check.
Corruption? Check.
Nepotism? Check.
Vindictiveness? Check.
Hatred of minorities? Check.
Hostility toward neighbors? Check.
Military invasion plans? Coming up.