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Head of D.C. National Guard to be removed from post in middle of inauguration

Sykes said:
Head of D.C. National Guard to be removed from post in middle of inauguration

First Obama's appointments were told to leave their posts (not all, just the ones appointed by Obama,) and now this.



And who is to replace them? Why are the positions being left vacant, as appears to be the case?
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His position isnt being left vacant. He's being replaced by a Brig General. Further, the transition team wanted to keep him longer, but the military pushed to get him out. That's per your link. Also, FYI, he submitted his resignation for that time.
 
Sykes said:
Head of D.C. National Guard to be removed from post in middle of inauguration

First Obama's appointments were told to leave their posts (not all, just the ones appointed by Obama,) and now this.



And who is to replace them? Why are the positions being left vacant, as appears to be the case?
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The system for replacing TAGs (Adjutant Generals) is different form the regular Army. As the article states, The TAG position is held by a political appointee in every state. Usually it is the governor that appoints the TAG. In DC it is the president. If the position is vacant there will be a person that steps in to fill the spot as acting TAG. The DC National Guard won't miss a beat. It is normal to relieve the existing TAG if the governor or president, in this case, wants to. All that other stuff about leaving the battle field is emotional rhetoric. He is a political animal by his appointment. He is now an unemployed political animal, just like Kerry or any other appointee.
 
Deuce said:
Good god these people will convince themselves of anything to support Saint Trump.

You're saying we can't trust our own troops because they served under Obama. Jesus Christ.
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I can't wait for Lynch to get her dumb ass out of a position of power.
 
Sykes said:
Sorry, the 'crazy talk' bit is news to me. Need more info.

And the bit where we are all Americans, and the gentleman in question is serving his country - that doesn't matter to you? You just think Trump and dump rhyme for a good reason?
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Obama cashiered hundreds of officers. Where were you, then?
 
Like this guy, for instance. What is the reason for taking away the job he has done since Eisenhower. And to not even tell him, just drop an email bomb on him.

Trump has no class. None.

89-Year-Old Inauguration Announcer Fired by Trump: “I Got the Shock of | Vanity Fair

“I looked at at my e-mail, then I got the shock of my life,” Brotman said in an interview with Carol Costello. “I felt like Muhammad Ali had hit me in the stomach.”

Brotman had been preparing for the inauguration, unaware that he was going to be replaced by local announcer Steve Ray. Though the severance e-mail from Trump's committee was full of compliments, calling Brotman “wonderful” and a “legend,” it still wasn't enough to take away the deep dismay he felt upon reading it.

“I was disappointed because I thought I would be the announcer,” he said. “Then when I read the e-mail, I thought I was going to commit suicide. It was really terrible.”
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Of course he thought he would be the announcer! Why wouldn't he be? He had been since Eisenhower.

And the subject of the OP. Being forced to step down during the inauguration. Why. That's irrational. Completely irrational.

Trump is unhinged.
 
apdst said:
Our service members are Obama appointees?
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No, which makes it even more strange that you would attack them this way.
 
apdst said:
Whose at fault for your idiotic posts?
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My posts have not been idiotic. I did not claim some one serving in the Guard could not be trusted, despite his long, honorable career. Who was it that made that claim...
 
Redress said:
My posts have not been idiotic. I did not claim some one serving in the Guard could not be trusted, despite his long, honorable career. Who was it that made that claim...
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Your post are quite childish, actually.

Stanley McChrystal had an honorable career, as well. Do you think he's trustworthy? Should he have been fired?
 
apdst said:
Your post are quite childish, actually.

Stanley McChrystal had an honorable career, as well. Do you think he's trustworthy? Should he have been fired?
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McChrystal was "fired" for his actions, and those of his soldiers, and no one questions his trustworthiness. General Schwartz is untrustworthy according to you based on who appointed him to his current job.
 
apdst said:
Anyone connected to Obama is a potential threat. President Trump is wise not to trust them.
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Russia is your friend and the political opposition is your enemy.
Take a good look in the mirror and ask yourself whether you ever thought you'd reach this point in your life.
Have you hit bottom yet?
 
Sykes said:
Head of D.C. National Guard to be removed from post in middle of inauguration

First Obama's appointments were told to leave their posts (not all, just the ones appointed by Obama,) and now this.



And who is to replace them? Why are the positions being left vacant, as appears to be the case?
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If you read through the entire article, two important facts are deep into it--facts that should have been in the first couple of paragraphs:

1. It is customary for all presidential appointees to submit a letter of resignation to the incoming President who has the authority to accept or not accept the resignations. All the letters make the resignation effective at 12:01 p.m. on the day of inauguration. In this case, based on recommendations from the Army, and because Schwarz was at full retirement age, Trump elected to accept the resignation.

2. A brigadier general has already been appointed to replace Schwartz and will assume commander duties at 12:01 p.m. on inauguration day.
 
apdst said:
It makes sense not to trust any of Obama's appointees. There's no telling what kind of sabotage they could inflict.
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You should really read the actual, you know, article before you make presumptuous and erroneous comments.

Maj. Gen. Errol Schwartz was not appointed by Obama. He was appointed by President George W. Bush.
 
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