Mitch McConnell Blasts Trump for Appointing ‘Amateur Isolationists’ to Control Pentagon Policy
WASHINGTON – Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell is criticizing President Trump, who is reportedly placing an “amateur isolationist” in charge of U.S. military policy. McConnell, a previous Republican leader in the Senate, blocked the nominee for the Pentagon position while discussing the shootings involving National Security Advisor Timothy Howe. “There isn't a sufficient amount of experience […]
McConnell Slams Trump for Bringing ‘Amateur Isolationists’ to the Pentagon and Axing NSA Director!
Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY.) criticized President Trump’s choice of “amateur isolationists” for high-level roles at the Pentagon and terminated the Director of National Security and US Cyber Command, General Timothy Howe, without clarification. “While there isn’t ample decades of experience in uniform to head the NSA, if amateur isolationists can handle senior […]
Trump’s first Cabinet picks decidedly not isolationists: Ukraine, Israel breathe a sigh of relief
Despite his own isolationist views, the first nominee for President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration clearly comes from the traditionalist wing of the Republican Party. On Tuesday, President Trump officially announced that Rep. Michael Walz (R-Fla.) will become his national security adviser. According to people familiar with the matter, President Trump intends to nominate Sen. Marco […]
McConnell blasts isolationists and defense skeptics in D-Day anniversary op-ed
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) warned against embracing isolationism and those skeptical of building up defense on the 80th anniversary of D-Day. McConnell detailed his thoughts on what the anniversary means for U.S. foreign policy when faced with threats to democracy in an op-ed published in the New York Times. Eighty years ago today, […]
