Writing in The Wall Street Journal this week, the Admiral outlines his support for Kamala Harris:  "You may not like her policies, her followers, or her vision for America, but Ms. Harris won't threaten the press, demean immigrants, mock those who have died for the country, break with our allies or undermine the Constitution."

 

While the Admiral has certainly earned the right to put forth sharp political viewpoints, he betrays himself when he peddles the falsehood that, as President, Mr. Trump "mocked" dead American soldiers.

 

That accusation was put forth by the hate Trump Atlantic Magazine using an anonymous source.  The libel has been widely discredited by people like John Bolton, who is no fan of Trump.

 

McRaven doesn't have to use sleight of hand. He has made it very clear he thinks Trump is terrible.  But why spread defamation, Admiral?  You were not present in France, where the Trump-vets statement allegedly occurred.  You cannot possibly verify that it happened at all.  Anonymous snipers are not valid sources.

 

Responsible people have a responsibility to be responsible and to overuse the "R" word, so let's get back to that.  For the good of the country.  That's the patriotic thing to do.