Former President Donald Trump reportedly praised Adolf Hitler’s generals for their loyalty and expressed a desire for American military personnel to show him similar deference, as per a recent story by The Atlantic. It was revealed that American military officers, including generals, swear an oath to the Constitution rather than the commander-in-chief.
Trump's alleged comments about Hitler's generals were also mentioned in a book published in 2022. The book reported an incident where Trump compared his then-chief of staff to German generals, prompting a clarification from the retired Marine general, John Kelly.
When asked about the exchange, Kelly confirmed the conversation and corrected Trump's historical inaccuracies regarding Bismarck and Hitler's generals. Trump's campaign adviser, Alex Pfeiffer, denied the claims, stating that the former president never made such remarks.
The Atlantic article further detailed Trump's interactions with military matters, including an incident where he reportedly offered to pay for the funeral of a fallen servicemember but later refused to cover the costs. Trump's reaction to the $60,000 funeral bill for Fort Hood Pfc. Vanessa Guillen was described as insensitive and derogatory.
According to The Atlantic, Trump expressed frustration over the funeral expenses, questioning the high cost and making disparaging remarks about the deceased soldier's ethnicity. Despite his initial offer to pay, Trump instructed his chief of staff not to settle the bill, citing concerns of being deceived.
These revelations shed light on Trump's views on military loyalty and financial commitments, as documented by The Atlantic. The article presents a series of anecdotes portraying Trump's interactions with military personnel and his handling of sensitive matters related to fallen soldiers.
