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applegrove

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Fri Dec 9, 2016, 08:25 PM Dec 2016

Why Trump is so obsessed with generals [View all]

By SHANE GOLDMACHER at Politico

http://www.politico.com/story/2016/12/trump-generals-cabinet-232396

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“I think Donald has been fascinated by military men since he was 13 years old and sent away to this [military] academy,” D’Antonio said of the school where Trump and his instructors alike wore military-style uniforms and held various ranks. “Ever since, he’s believed that a certain Hollywood version of a World War II general represents real leadership. The danger in this is he won’t be discerning when it comes to their recommendations and may not value the civilian role over the defense establishment in the way that all other presidents have.”

“I think Donald is going to want to please them as much as possible and he’s very vulnerable to their influence,” D’Antonio added.


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