Politico: “It’s a difficult situation for Trump, who from the beginning of his presidency has surrounded himself with military trappings and boasted about ‘rebuilding’ the armed services. Experts and former top military officials say the quotes from the article are dangerous not just for losing actual voters tied to the military — but potentially turning off a narrow slice of undecided voters who may not love either 2020 candidate but still revere troops and veterans.”
Trump Plays Defense with Military
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