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In reply to the discussion: DU Exclusive: Interview with Dr. Bandy X. Lee ! [View all]H2O Man
(73,528 posts)I suspect that those in career military positions have a good understanding of these dynamics. But, much like "politics" cannot address the dangers Trump poses -- at least without a united front, currently not an option in DC -- the military is caught in a difficult position.
Trump isn't the first president to have serious mental health issues. In my lifetime, both LBJ and Nixon had episodes where they were detached from reality. Those around both were aware of this, and at least attempted to take steps to prevent it from becoming a crisis. In Trump's case, there were a few people initially in is administration who people hoped could serve as the "adults in the room." All of these, of course, have quit or been fired. It is unnerving when even John Bolton realized that Trump was a mad man, spinning out of control. Yet Bolton refused to come forward when his country needed him to.