Trump's bond with veterans starts to fracture over Russian bounty plot

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Military veterans helped sweep Donald Trump to power in 2016, turning out in swing states like Ohio and Florida as Trump vowed to spend vast sums on defense. They have largely stuck with him ever since, even as Trump has repeatedly attacked venerated military leaders.

But as Trump grapples with the scandal over his reported inaction after being briefed on a Russian plot to pay bounties for the killing of US troops, cracks in the relationship are starting to show, with a series of military figures lining up to condemn the president.

Even before news of Russian bounties broke, Trump’s bond with the military appeared to have become fractured. Some veterans and members of the military were horrified by Trump’s pledge to deploy active-duty military forces to anti-racism protests and demonstrations.

“Donald Trump is the first president in my lifetime who does not try to unite the American people – does not even pretend to try,” said marine general and Trump’s former defense secretary James Mattis in an extraordinary critique of the president in early June.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trumps-bond-with-veterans-starts-to-fracture-over-russian-bounty-plot/ar-BB16eYcc?li=BBnb7Kz

[BlueNIndiana]

1. As a veteran I have never understood Trumps appeal to veterans

POW's AND KIA

Were always honored on bases. For example most mess hall (Navy term for dinning area) usually had table with chairs set up that honored POW and KIA.

Trump dishonored POW's with his own words and made no apologies for it. (2016)

The GOP at the time was outraged.

Trump essentially dodged the draft as well.

Yet he is a "hero" to many veterans?

I just do not get it, and I thanks God that I do not.

[qazplm135]

2. it's not hard to understand

1. Majority of military members are Republican. Say 60-40.
2. Hillary Clinton was always someone most military members really did not like.
3. Trump made a big show of increasing military funding. This read to some military members as more money for pay, training, etc.
4. Trump has a certain alpha male manner that appeals to some military members.

[Wounded Bear]

3. This vet can't wait to piss on Trump's grave...

[marie999]

5. It's going to be a very long line. n/t

[Cha]

6. Not a Vet.. but like Carl Reiner I hope to

live long enough to do it.. We have to carry on for him

Although, I'm older than treasonous asshole.. Pretty sure I'm healthier. I have no problem drinking water with one hand or running down a ramp. I sure as hell wouldn't use a golf cart if I golfed.

[Cha]

4. JHC.. there should Never have been a "bond".. trump doesn't

give a Shite about our Soldiers.. and the Bounty the fuck proves it.

President Obama and VP Biden did.. I hope to hell they appreciate That.

[StarfishSaver]

7. I still can't figure out why there was a bond in the first place

[wiggs]

8. I hope veterans' votes matter. nt