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.

  • Flying Squid
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    173 hours ago

    I’m reading this as a hedge fund is going to buy out the navy and shut it down.

    • @[email protected]
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      71 hour ago

      They’ll award contracts that will weaken the military without cutting spending. Like what already happened to Russia.

    • @[email protected]
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      31 hour ago

      Lease it to China so the invasion of Taiwan makes a profit instead costs American lives and treasure.