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Some Trump defenders try to justify Trump& #39;s slurs against the military by comparing them to Eisenhower farewell address, the military-industrial complex speech. Anyone who says that is counting on you - not to read the speech. Here it is. https://avalon.law.yale.edu/20th_century/eisenhower001.asp">https://avalon.law.yale.edu/20th_cent...
As you& #39;ll see if you do read Eisenhower& #39;s speech, at the core of the speech is a plea by Eisenhower to control the defense budget.
And indeed, Eisenhower - who inherited the Korean War - did reduce defense spending over his eight years by some 27%.
In this respect, Trump is no Eisenhower. Over Trump& #39;s four years in office, he boosted defense spending from just over $600 bn to just over $700 bn.
In this respect, Trump is no Eisenhower. Over Trump& #39;s four years in office, he boosted defense spending from just over $600 bn to just over $700 bn.
Eisenhower was particularly concerned that military spending would overwhelm the private economy - and push the US into debt.
Even before COVID, Trump had put the US on the path to trillion-dollar deficits forever.
Even before COVID, Trump had put the US on the path to trillion-dollar deficits forever.
Eisenhower worried that an over-large defense sector could threaten American democracy - and most especially the freedom of thought of the nation& #39;s scholars.
Trump- on *same day* as he slurred the military- announced plans to use federal $ to dictate school history curricula
Trump- on *same day* as he slurred the military- announced plans to use federal $ to dictate school history curricula
Eisenhower& #39;s farewell address urged the US to use power to build a global community of equality and respect - the very opposite of Trump& #39;s predation upon allies and partners.
But here& #39;s the biggest difference.
Eisenhower cared intensely about democracy and law.
Trump wants a military that acts as his own personal goon squad.
Remember this from 2019? https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/03/13/exclusive-president-donald-trump-paul-ryan-blocked-subpoenas-of-democrats/">https://www.breitbart.com/politics/...
Eisenhower cared intensely about democracy and law.
Trump wants a military that acts as his own personal goon squad.
Remember this from 2019? https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/03/13/exclusive-president-donald-trump-paul-ryan-blocked-subpoenas-of-democrats/">https://www.breitbart.com/politics/...
Trump& #39;s present anger against the military senior command arises from his outraged discovery that the US military is loyal to the US government, to the US constitution - and not to Donald John Trump personally.
That& #39;s all this is about. Trump wants a military that will shoot protesters to clear the streets for his photo ops.
