To abridge the argument made in Trumpocalypse:
Some of Trump's poor standing among military officers obviously due to education. The service with the most PhDs is the Air Force, and that's the service where Trump polls worst with the officer corps.
But ...
Some of Trump's poor standing among military officers obviously due to education. The service with the most PhDs is the Air Force, and that's the service where Trump polls worst with the officer corps.
But ...
Remember that in every branch of the military, cohesion among troops of different backgrounds is regarded by officers as mission-critical.
Trump's divisive leadership is perceived by many officers as a direct threat to military effectiveness.
Hence the majority disapproval
Trump's divisive leadership is perceived by many officers as a direct threat to military effectiveness.
Hence the majority disapproval
By the way, in the Military Times poll in 2017, James Mattis' approval rating among troops of all ranks was FORTY POINTS higher than President Trump's.
Mattis' condemnation of Trump truly does matter. As does Powell's.
Mattis' condemnation of Trump truly does matter. As does Powell's.
