Shocking Revelations: Former White House Chief of Staff John Kelly Confirms Disturbing Truths About Trump

In an exclusive statement to CNN, John Kelly, the former White House chief of staff for Donald Trump, delivered his strongest condemnation yet of the ex-president. Kelly publicly confirmed multiple stories that exposed Trump's disparaging remarks about US service members and veterans, providing firsthand accounts of objectionable comments made by Trump behind closed doors.

"What more can I contribute that hasn't already been expressed?" Kelly inquired when prompted to share his thoughts on his former employer, considering recent statements made by other former Trump officials. "There is an individual who believes that those who bravely defend our nation in uniform, or endure being shot down or severely wounded in combat, or suffer years of torture as prisoners of war, are all foolish because they gain nothing from it. This individual also avoids being seen with military amputees, as it does not align with their public image. Moreover, this person openly disrespected a Gold Star family - and all Gold Star families - on national television during the 2016 campaign. They shamefully denigrated our fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives in defense of America and refused to pay respects at their graves in France.

"Additionally, this person is untruthful about their stance on protecting unborn lives, supporting women, standing up for minorities, acknowledging evangelical Christians and Jews, and advocating for the rights of working men and women," Kelly continued. "This individual lacks a solid understanding of what America represents and lacks appreciation for its core values. They casually suggest that a dedicated warrior who has selflessly served their country for 40 years, in both times of peace and war, should be executed for treason, eagerly anticipating someone to act on it. They also admire authoritarian leaders and oppressive dictators. Furthermore, this person displays nothing but disdain for our democratic institutions, our Constitution, and the principles of the rule of law.

Kelly concluded, "There is nothing more to be added," she expressed while seeking divine assistance, referring to a 2020 article in The Atlantic by editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg. The article contained various details, confirmed by Kelly on record, such as the instance when Trump approached her on Memorial Day 2017 within Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery, surrounded by the fallen heroes of Afghanistan and Iraq. Trump's bewildered remark to Kelly was, "I don't understand. What motivated them to sacrifice themselves?"

Trump's lack of understanding and respect for former prisoners of war and those who were shot down in combat was evident in his comments about Senator John McCain and former President George H. W. Bush. He referred to McCain as a "loser" and dismissed his heroism because he had been captured during Vietnam. Similarly, he labeled Bush a "loser" despite the fact that he was shot down as a Navy pilot in World War II.

In response to the allegations made in the 2020 Atlantic story, CNN contacted the Trump campaign to seek comment. However, instead of addressing the claims, the campaign chose to attack the character and credibility of General Mark Milley, the retired Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman, who had no involvement in the story whatsoever.

The Atlantic article detailed Trump's visit to France in 2018 for the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. According to senior staff members, Trump expressed his reluctance to visit the graves of American soldiers in the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery near Paris, stating, "Why should I go to that cemetery? It's filled with losers." The article also reported that during the same trip, Trump referred to the 1,800 US Marines who lost their lives in Belleau Wood as "suckers" for getting killed.

Kelly's statement provides further context from the book "The Divider: Trump in the White House, 2017-2021" by Susan Glasser and Peter Baker. In the book, it is revealed that after a separate trip to France in 2017, Trump tells Kelly that he does not want any wounded veterans in a military parade planned in his honor. Drawing inspiration from the Bastille Day parade, Trump tells Kelly, "Look, I don't want any wounded guys in the parade."

"These individuals are the true heroes," Kelly stated. "Within our society, only one distinguished group surpasses their heroism - and they rest in Arlington."

"I am not interested in acquiring them," Trump remarked. "It does not present a favorable image for me."

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The content aligns with another recent story by Goldberg in The Atlantic about retired Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark Milley. In this story, it is revealed that Trump had a negative reaction upon witnessing severely wounded Army Captain Luis Avila singing "God Bless America" at a welcome event for the new chairman. Trump questioned the presence of individuals like Captain Avila, expressing that no one wanted to see wounded soldiers.

Kelly's statement also alludes to Trump's response to the same article, which detailed Milley's actions during the final days of the Trump presidency in 2020. Milley had received intelligence that the Chinese military believed Trump might order a military strike against them. To alleviate concerns, Milley had a conversation with his Chinese counterparts, authorized by Trump administration officials, in which he reassured them that such a strike would not occur.

The call was initially documented in the book "Peril" by Bob Woodward and Robert Costa in 2021. However, Trump recently stated on his social media platform that the call was "an act so harmful that, in the past, the consequence would have been capital punishment."

When questioned about the suggestion of deserving execution, Milley declined to directly address it during his interview with Norah ODonnell of "60 Minutes." Nevertheless, he affirmed that he, as a soldier and a part of the military, will always uphold the Constitution and never abandon it.

Kelly's statement to CNN comes in response to an interview conducted by CNN with former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson. Hutchinson used the opportunity to promote her new book, "Enough," where she expresses concern over Donald Trump's impact on democracy, labeling him as the most significant threat to the American democratic system in both our lifetime and potentially in American history.

Interestingly, "Enough" includes a scene where Hutchinson and then-White House communications director Alyssa Farah Griffin refute a 2020 story written by Goldberg. Griffin issued a statement to The Atlantic following the publication of the story, denying its accuracy.

When asked for a comment, Griffin expressed that despite Trump publicly praising the military and claiming to be very supportive, there is clear evidence of him criticizing highly honored service members such as Gen. Mattis, Kelly, Milley, and even wounded or deceased individuals like John McCain. According to Griffin, Donald Trump will never truly understand the experience of being in the military like those who have actually served, and this is one of the many reasons why he is not suitable to be the commander in chief.

No other presidential candidate in history has faced such opposition from his own inner circle. Even his former secretary of defense, Mark Esper, declared in a November 2022 CNN interview that he believes Trump is not fit for office. Esper stated that Trump prioritizes himself over the country and his actions revolve around his personal interests rather than those of the nation. Furthermore, Esper also holds concerns regarding Trump's integrity and character.

In June, Bill Barr, the former attorney general under Trump, stated in an interview with CBS that Trump is a complete narcissist who frequently displays reckless behavior. According to Barr, Trump always prioritizes his own interests and ego above anything else, even the wellbeing of the country. Barr also mentioned that our nation cannot serve as a therapy session for a troubled individual like Trump.