US President, Donald Trump has launched an unprecedented public attack against the leadership of the US military, accusing them of constructing wars to increase the profits of defense manufacturing companies.
Trump who has publicly professed his love for the military and has been supported by veterans and police, has now criticized the military leaders he appointed himself.
He said “I’m not saying the military’s in love with me — the soldiers are, the top people in the Pentagon probably aren’t because they want to do nothing but fight wars so that all of those wonderful companies that make the bombs and make the planes and make everything else stay happy”
Trump’s comments against the Military come after several defence officials tell CNN relations between the President and Pentagon leadership are becoming increasingly strained following a report that Trump made derogatory remarks about US military personnel and veterans.
Other outlets, including CNN, Fox News, have confirmed much of The Atlantic’s reporting, which Trump and the White House vehemently deny.
Speaking with reporters, Mr Trump denied the report, calling The Atlantic’s report “unthinkable”.
He said “To think that I would make statements negative to our military and our fallen heroes when nobody’s done what I’ve done with the budgets, with the military budgets, with getting pay raises for our military, It is a disgraceful situation by a magazine that’s a terrible magazine”