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Originally Posted by Guest
Leaders in our gov should NEVER give out troop movement to the public. In the past, that was considered classified information. If you liberals want to know everything the gov is doing, enlist or join the military or gov. Wow, I thought that liberals considered themselves so learned. They may have some liberal book learning but it sure did not do much for their common sense.
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When a troop movement is for the express and sole purpose of a "show of strength" or iintimidation, AND is publicly and loudly announced by the President of the United States, in what world is that a secret.
Fact is, and this is not as important as it could be but points out once again that the dishonesty from the White House is and will impact our foreign relations.
"US President Donald Trump said he was sending "an armada" to Korean waters to potentially deal with threats from Pyongyang.
But its no-show has caused some South Koreans to question his leadership and strategy regarding their unpredictable neighbor in the north.
And as the country prepares to vote for a new president on May 9, the claim could have far-reaching implications for the two countries' relations.
"What Mr. Trump said was very important for the national security of South Korea," Presidential candidate Hong Joon-pyo told the Wall Street Journal.
"If that was a lie, then during Trump's term, South Korea will not trust whatever Trump says," said Hong, who is currently trailing in the polls.
South Korean media also seized on the conflicting reports on Trump's "armada" -- led by the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson.
South Koreans worried over USS Carl Vinson carrier group bluster - CNN.com
"President Trump’s comments about moving the USS Carl Vinson toward North Korea in a show of force have sparked confusion and could cause South Korea to "not trust" what Trump says for the remainder of his term, a South Korea presidential candidate said Wednesday.
South Korean presidential candidate concerned about Trump's aircraft carrier story | Fox News
It is time for some folks to get a grasp on reality, stop the adoration of Trump, and realize that words have consequences when they come from our President and he just cannot be lying.