Moderate Dog, of course, is Jim Mattis--disgraced former SecDef who went from Mad Dog to Moderate Dog when Trump found out Mattis was just another Deep State lackey (see here and here ). Once Trump had taken Mattis' measure he was eager to dump him for someone who would advance Trump's policies, rather than act like Defense was a private empire. Predictably, GOP senators back Mattis, just like they backed Sessions at DoJ. Whatever. Trump got his way, and a good thing it was.
More On Woodward's 'Moderate Dog' Story
More On Woodward's 'Moderate Dog' Story
More On Woodward's 'Moderate Dog' Story
Moderate Dog, of course, is Jim Mattis--disgraced former SecDef who went from Mad Dog to Moderate Dog when Trump found out Mattis was just another Deep State lackey (see here and here ). Once Trump had taken Mattis' measure he was eager to dump him for someone who would advance Trump's policies, rather than act like Defense was a private empire. Predictably, GOP senators back Mattis, just like they backed Sessions at DoJ. Whatever. Trump got his way, and a good thing it was.