[Washington Examiner] The SEAL admiral who oversaw the raid that led to the death of Osama bin Ladin claimed the American republic is "under attack" from President Trump.
William H. McRaven, 63, published an op-ed in the New York Times on Thursday titled, "Our Republic Is Under Attack From the President," the sub-headline of which reads, "If President Trump doesn't demonstrate the leadership that America needs, then it is time for a new person in the Oval Office."
McRaven begins the piece by discussing two recent military events he attended, which he said "reminded me why we care so very much about this nation and why our future may be in peril."
One of the events he referenced, the O.S.S. Society dinner, had "films and testimonials to the valor of the men and women who had fought in Europe and the Pacific during World War II. We also celebrated the 75th anniversary of D-Day."
McRaven added that the United States sacrificed "so much to fight Nazism and fascism," but later added that current service members "have seen our leaders stand beside despots and strongmen."
The piece concluded, "And if this president doesn’t understand their importance, if this president doesn’t demonstrate the leadership that America needs, both domestically and abroad, then it is time for a new person in the Oval Office ‐ Republican, Democrat or independent ‐ the sooner, the better. The fate of our Republic depends upon it." |