Former President Donald Trump’s Controversial Comments and Actions: A Deep Dive

Former President Donald Trump’s controversial remarks praising Adolf Hitler’s generals for their loyalty have sparked outrage and disbelief. In a new story published by The Atlantic, Trump is quoted as saying he wished American military personnel showed him the same deference as Hitler’s generals did to the German dictator.

According to the report, Trump expressed his desire for “the kind of generals that Hitler had” during a private conversation at the White House when he was president. He reportedly admired the loyalty and obedience of Hitler’s generals, who followed orders without question.

However, American military officers, including generals, swear an oath to the Constitution and not the commander-in-chief, highlighting the stark contrast between the two systems of military governance.

This is not the first time Trump has made controversial comments about Hitler and his generals. A book published in 2022 also reported Trump telling his then-chief of staff, John Kelly, to be more like the German generals. When asked about the exchange, Kelly confirmed the conversation, adding that he had to clarify which generals Trump was referring to.

Despite the shocking nature of the comments, Trump’s campaign adviser, Alex Pfeiffer, vehemently denied the allegations, calling them “absolutely false.”

The article in The Atlantic also detailed other instances where Trump displayed questionable behavior towards the military, including his reaction to the cost of a fallen servicemember’s funeral and his failure to follow through on promises to pay for funeral expenses.

The revelations in the article shed light on Trump’s views on the military and raise concerns about his leadership style and priorities. The controversy surrounding his comments is likely to reignite debates about his presidency and his relationship with the armed forces.