H.R. McMaster
Lieutenant General, U.S. Army (Retired) Independent Former Administration
Summary
Former National Security Advisor who detailed Trump's dangerous ideas and said he abandoned his constitutional oath on January 6.
In Their Own Words
Key Statements
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Trump abandoned his oath to 'support and defend the Constitution,' a president's highest obligation.
Regarding January 6 Capitol attack
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Why don't we just bomb the drugs?
Example of outlandish Trump remark about Mexico
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Why don't we take out the whole North Korean Army during one of their parades?
Example of dangerous Trump proposal
Timeline
February 20, 2017
Appointed National Security Advisor
Became Trump's second National Security Advisor
April 9, 2018
Left White House
Replaced by John Bolton
August 27, 2024
Published memoir critical of Trump
Detailed dangerous proposals and constitutional violations
Why This Matters
Credibility & Background
Positions Held
- National Security Advisor (2017-2018)
- Director, Army Capabilities Integration Center (2014-2017)
- Commander, Maneuver Center of Excellence (2012-2014)
Awards & Honors
- Silver Star
- Bronze Star Medal with Valor
- Purple Heart
Analysis
Reasons for Opposition
- 01 Trump abandoned his constitutional oath on January 6
- 02 Trump proposed dangerous and outlandish military actions
- 03 Oval Office meetings were exercises in 'competitive sycophancy'
- 04 Trump lacks understanding of national security
Documentation
Sources
Book August 27, 2024
At War with Ourselves: My Tour of Duty in the Trump White House
https://www.harperlibrarybookclub.com/9780062899552/at-war-with-ourselves/
News August 25, 2024
Gen. McMaster’s blistering account of the Trump White House (analysis)
https://www.peterbergen.com/gen-mcmasters-blistering-account-of-the-trump-white-house/
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