Angry Staffer: Esper possible resignation

[Nevilledog]

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Angry Staffer
@AngrierWHStaff
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Nov 5, 2020
Esper thread:

Couple things to discuss here.

When you’re a cabinet official—especially in a volatile administration— you resignation letter is almost *always* prepped, because you serve at the pleasure of the President and could be asked for it at any time. 1/4

The fact that it leaked that Esper “prepped” his resignation letter is still significant.

Trump obviously appears poised to lose the election—and is increasingly manic while the slow-motion loss hits him—so the question is why is Esper resigning *now*? 2/4

Could it be (as many folks have suggested) that it’s a “rat fleeing the sinking ship” scenario? Sure, but not only is that almost entirely pointless this late in the term, it’s potentially dangerous for national security. 3/4

My concern? Maybe the increasingly manic POTUS is working on an order Esper doesn’t like. I hope I’m wrong, but immediately discounting this as Esper trying to leave before he’s fired is lazy analysis.

It could ultimately be correct, but Trump is also insane, so we’ll see. 4/4

[soothsayer]

1. Well don't RESIGN in that instance

Stand up, say no, refuse to commit atrocities or violate the Constitution.

[kysrsoze]

4. Right? I'm tired of seeing all these cowards resign instead of openly defying Dump.

[soothsayer]

5. Phew I thought I was alone

[mobeau69]

2. Nothing's off the table for the most dangerous clown,

Including war w/wo nuclear event.

After all, he is mad.

[Windy City Charlie]

3. Trying to create distance

Trying to create distance from the criminal