Trump Tweets Jim Mattis Retiring end of February

a reply to: DoubleDNH

Trump's general disregard for our allies

I think it likely it's been building for a while due to Trump's general disregard for your allies , dude has no respect and is hemorrhaging support of other leaders.

a reply to: gortex

Headline: Obama Fires Top General Without Even a Phone Call

President Barack Obama fired General James Mattis, the head of Central Command, without even calling the general to let him know he was being replaced.

There is a belief that Mattis and Obama differed on Iran. "A particular point of disagreement was what to do about mischief Iran is exporting to other countries. Mattis is indeed more hawkish on this than the White House was," writes Ricks in yet another post.

Jan 25, 2013: www.weeklystandard.com...

General Mattis was treated with utmost disrespect by Barack Obama. Contrast that with how James Mattis was allowed to maintain his dignity, by voluntarily leaving the Trump administration.