Friday, August 25, 2017

There Goes Gorka

In a blunt resignation letter, [Trump Deputy Assistant Sebastian Gorka] expressed dissatisfaction with the current state of the Trump administration. “[G]iven recent events, it is clear to me that forces that do not support the MAGA promise are – for now – ascendant within the White House,” Gorka wrote. “As a result, the best and most effective way I can support you, Mr. President, is from outside the People’s House.”

[...]

“Regrettably, outside of yourself, the individuals who most embodied and represented the policies that will ‘Make America Great Again,’ have been internally countered, systematically removed, or undermined in recent months. This was made patently obvious as I read the text of your speech on Afghanistan this week…

“The fact that those who drafted and approved the speech removed any mention of Radical Islam or radical Islamic terrorism proves that a crucial element of your presidential campaign has been lost…"

[...]

Before coming to the White House, Gorka was the Major General Matthew C. Horner Chair at Marine Corps University and also contributed to Breitbart News.

  The Federalist
I guess he'll go back to writing for Breitbart like his compatriot Steve Bannon, where they can whip up Trump supporting white supremacists without being chastened by Congress or John Kelly.
"Your presidency will prove to be one of the most significant events in modern American politics. November the 8th was the result of decades during which the political and media elites felt that they knew better than the people who elect them into office. They do not, and the MAGA platform allowed their voices to be heard,” he wrote, adding, “Millions of people believe in, and have chosen, you and your vision of Making America Great Again. They will help eventually rebalance this temporary reality.”
Reports back in May were that Gorka was leaving - and as early as March there were calls for his resignation  - but he stuck around until Bannon left.  (And possible Mueller investigation advancement?)

...but hey, do what you want...you will anyway.

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