Trump Needs Candid Advice Amid Wartime Decisions
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- President Trump has been in office for over five years and is currently confronting wartime decisions, according to the op-ed.
- Dwight D. Eisenhower is cited as the only president since WWII who had combat experience before assuming office.
- Since 1992, no U.S. commander in chief has possessed combat experience, per the article.
- Ronald Reagan chose James Baker as chief of staff, a move described as unconventional and aimed at hearing all sides.
- JD Vance is quoted saying Trump welcomes differing opinions and wants advisors to help make decisions effective.
- Trump’s cabinet meeting on March 26, 2026 included secretaries Doug Burgum, Marco Rubio, Pete Hegseth, and Howard Lutnick, illustrating his reliance on a team of business and political figures.
- Trump’s “fight” instinct is illustrated by his reaction to an assassination attempt, where he yelled “fight, fight” after recovering.
Why it matters: Because Trump's war‑time choices hinge on business instincts instead of battlefield experience, honest counsel can shape policies that affect the U.S. military, intelligence operations, and national security, while the absence of such advice risks costly missteps for the nation and his political base.
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