Trump gave the game away before his trip to Quantico this morning to address the Generals. Intimidation and getting them in line for when he needs them. It's what petty tinpot dictators do. Weak men pretending to be strong.

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he would dismiss U.S. military leaders immediately if he found them unsuitable, adding tension to civil-military relations ahead a high-profile gathering of senior officers.

Speaking to reporters on the White House lawn before traveling to Quantico, Virginia, Trump said, "I’m going to be meeting with generals and with admirals and with leaders, and if I don’t like somebody, I’m going to fire him right on the spot."

The remarks came ahead of a rare in-person meeting with top U.S. military officials summoned from around the worl

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