Summary

Donald Trump’s appointment of John Phelan, a private investment firm chairman with no military experience, as Secretary of the Navy has sparked backlash from some of his supporters on Truth Social.

Many pro-Trump users, including veterans, criticized the pick as rewarding a donor or friend instead of selecting someone with Navy experience.

Some expressed feelings of betrayal, accusing Trump of abandoning their values and making decisions that harm the nation.

The move has raised questions about qualifications and loyalty among his base.

  • Laurel Raven
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    773 days ago

    Some expressed feelings of betrayal, accusing Trump of abandoning their values and making decisions that harm the nation.

    If only someone could have predicted this and warned them, over and over, for years…

    • @ChronosTriggerWarning
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      103 days ago

      If only the person they voted for had said he intended to do this exact thing LOUDLY, REPEATEDLY AND PUBLICLY for the last 4 years…

      • Laurel Raven
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        22 days ago

        If only… Oh well, I guess we’ll never know what that would have been like…