Remember in early 2017 when Trump started giving generals more freedom and independence to make battlefield decisions on their own? wsj.com/articles/trump…
Well, the micromanagement is back.
But this time, generals have to check in with Washington before making decisions about keeping US troops safe from #coronavirus, so as not to surprise Trump. nytimes.com/2020/03/02/us/…
But this time, generals have to check in with Washington before making decisions about keeping US troops safe from #coronavirus, so as not to surprise Trump. nytimes.com/2020/03/02/us/…
Important to note that DOD is pushing back on this story:
And the Times story notes that Esper's public comments suggest commanders have the authority to make decisions about troop safety on their own. defense.gov/Newsroom/Trans…
