Washington Loves General McMaster, But Trump Doesn't

[HAB911]

For the Washington establishment, President Donald Trump's decision to make General H.R. McMaster his national security adviser in February was a masterstroke. Here is a well-respected defense intellectual, praised by both parties, lending a steady hand to a chaotic White House. The grown-ups are back.

But inside the White House, the McMaster pick has not gone over well with the one man who matters most. White House officials tell me Trump himself has clashed with McMaster in front of his staff.

On policy, the faction of the White House loyal to senior strategist Steve Bannon is convinced McMaster is trying to trick the president into the kind of nation building that Trump campaigned against. Meanwhile the White House chief of staff, Reince Priebus, is blocking McMaster on a key appointment.

McMaster's allies and adversaries inside the White House tell me that Trump is disillusioned with him. This professional military officer has failed to read the president -- by not giving him a chance to ask questions during briefings, at times even lecturing Trump.

https://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2017-05-08/washington-loves-general-mcmaster-but-trump-doesn-t

[kentuck]

1. Trump feels like McMaster was forced upon him.

When General Flynn was forced out.

[nycbos]

2. Of course Trump doesn't like him.

1. He is garners more respect then Trump will ever get.


2. He is not crazy.

[dchill]

3. Too bad, Donnie. You only get 3 tries!

Besides, no one else would take the job. Too bad for you that McMaster evidently has principles.

[kwassa]

4. McMaster is guilty of insufficient ass-kissing.

but then, it is hard to suck up to chaos.

[Phoenix61]

5. Can you imagine Twitler asking an intelligent question?

At any time, much less during a briefing. I can't believe McMaster enjoys working with such an idiot.