Former President Donald Trump responded to comments made by his former aides, including retired US Marine Corps general John Kelly, in a recent radio interview. Trump referred to Kelly as a 'stupid person' and criticized his leadership style, calling him a 'bully' and 'weak.'
In the interview, Trump also made disparaging remarks about other former aides, such as former Defense Secretaries Mark Esper and Gen. James Mattis, as well as former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Mark Milley.
Regarding Esper, Trump described him as 'weak and ineffective,' while Mattis was labeled as 'a guy who wouldn’t get it done.' Trump also called Milley a 'total dope' in relation to the withdrawal from Afghanistan.
These comments from Trump come after Kelly made statements in various interviews, where he suggested that Trump exhibited traits of a fascist and referenced Adolf Hitler's Nazi generals when discussing loyalty.
Trump defended himself against the criticisms, stating that many of his former aides do not know him well and denying claims that he acted like a dictator. He expressed disbelief at the negative assessments made by individuals who were once part of his administration.
The exchange of criticisms between Trump and his former aides highlights the ongoing tensions within the political sphere and the divergent perspectives on Trump's leadership style and actions during his presidency.
