'There is one group of generals ... the President is standing firm with: dead racist losers. More specifically, the Confederate commanders after whom 10 Army bases are currently named,' said jaketapper during his closing monologue. Read his full remarks:
To end Sunday's"State of the Union" on CNN, anchor Jake Tapper took a few moments to address President Donald Trump's opposition to removing Confederate commanders' names from military bases. Below is a full transcript of Tapper's remarks:
It has been a rough period for President Trump and the military leaders with his former defense secretary, retired Marine General James Mattis, assailing him for dividing the country -- a sentiment given an 'Amen' by Trump's former chief of staff, retired Marine Gen. John Kelly -- not to mention criticisms from Gen. Colin Powell, Adm. Bill McRaven, Gen. Martin Dempsey, Gen. John Allen, [and] Adm. Mike Mullen.
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