In Trump, I See a Combat Leader
After Saturday’s assassination attempt, Donald Trump yelled “Fight!” and “USA!” to his supporters, just when they were looking to him for leadership. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
When I led Marines in battle, I never showed my fear. Faced with gunfire, the former president had the same instinct.
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