Former Trump Staffers Support John Kelly's Warning About Trump's Threat to Democracy and National Security

Two days after former Trump White House chief of staff John Kelly made disparaging remarks about the 45th President of the United States, a group of 13 former members of Trump's administration and White House staff rallied around Kelly's assertions, echoing his concerns about Donald Trump's admiration for dictators and disregard for the American military. The group, consisting of former national security, communications, and White House staff, expressed strong disapproval of Trump, calling his actions a threat to democracy and national security. The letter draws attention to Trump's alleged fascination with absolute, unchecked power, emphasizing how he placed his own interests above the safety and well-being of others.

Kelly's Warning

John Kelly, a retired U.S. Marine Corps general, in recent interviews with The New York Times and the Atlantic, voiced his concerns about Trump's inability to understand the importance of serving the country in uniform. He also highlighted Trump's admiration for dictators, emphasizing his dangerous tendencies in seeking unchecked power. Kelly's warnings about Trump being a potential threat to democracy resonated with some undecided voters in battleground states, casting doubt on their support for the former President.

Trump's campaign vehemently defended the former President against Kelly's accusations, with his spokesperson labeling Kelly's remarks as debunked and fabricated. The campaign also accused Kamala Harris, the current Vice President, of disrespecting the military, especially referring to the Abbey Gate 13 tragedy in Kabul, Afghanistan. As the election date approached, Trump and. Harris emerged as key contenders, with Harris portraying Trump as a threat to democracy. The Harris campaign conducted a focus group of undecided battleground state voters, and Kelly's comments regarding Trump were perceived as trustworthy and nonpartisan, causing some voters to reconsider their support for Trump.