Former Trump officials are among the most vocal opponents of his return
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Kelly told CNN that Trump called wounded and fallen service members losers and suckers, admired autocrats, showed contempt for democratic institutions and the rule of law, and suggested General Mark Milley deserved execution. Kelly said he witnessed the conduct. Trump had denied the military remarks and his representatives attacked Kelly's credibility; Kelly's statements are an attributed eyewitness account, not an adjudicated fact.
Independent summary of Kelly break and Trump response patternKelly confirms Trump disparaged service members and attacks his contempt for constitutional government · Attributed first-hand account disputed by Trump