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muntrv

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Thu Jun 11, 2020, 10:21 PM Jun 2020

West Point grads warn that alumni in Trump administration "betray public faith."



Washington(CNN)Days before President Donald Trump is due to speak to graduates at the United States Military Academy, a group of graduates have issued their own message to the class of 2020 outlining concerns that "fellow graduates serving in senior-level, public positions" are undermining the credibility of an apolitical military and betraying their "commitment to Duty, Honor, Country."

Pointing to "weak" and "self-serving leaders who emphasize loyalty over duty," the group wrote that leaders who focus on pleasing their commanders and advancing their own careers "is not just a problem, it's a disgrace."



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https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2020/06/11/politics/west-point-graduates-message/index.html
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West Point grads warn that alumni in Trump administration "betray public faith." (Original Post) muntrv Jun 2020 OP
good to see the young military folk recognize the dangers Skittles Jun 2020 #1
Wow.. Reality.. I love it! Cha Jun 2020 #2
Will they be required to sign a COVID waiver before attending the speech? Zambero Jun 2020 #3

Zambero

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3. Will they be required to sign a COVID waiver before attending the speech?
Fri Jun 12, 2020, 12:27 AM
Jun 2020

It would be awesome and fitting if the graduates just sat in silence during the introduction, speech, and conclusion of this sad event.

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