"The Trump administration is running a war with a skeleton crew, a small group of insiders and officials whose official roles seem to matter less than their loyalty to Donald Trump."
"When the war began, the White House put out a picture of Gabbard and Vance meeting with a few Cabinet officials in the Situation Room, looking like they'd been sent to the kids' table at a wedding."
"After less than eight months on the job, Kent resigned to protest the war and has since gone public with blistering criticisms of the administration."
"Despite her senior position in the government, Gabbard seems to have little influence-something of a relief to people who, like me, were concerned about her nomination."
The Trump administration's approach to war is characterized by a small group of loyal insiders, sidelining key officials. During a critical meeting on war with Iran, Vice President Vance and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard were absent. Gabbard, previously an anti-war Democrat, has faced criticism and diminished influence within the administration. Her opposition to renewing the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act further alienated her from Trump, who is pushing for its extension despite her advice. This dynamic reflects a broader trend of loyalty overshadowing expertise in decision-making.
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