Trump Calls For Arms Control, Rips Own Defense Budget As “Crazy”

Trump Calls For Arms Control, Rips Own Defense Budget As “Crazy”
Trump Calls For Arms Control, Rips Own Defense Budget As “Crazy”

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump injected a fresh dose of uncertainty over defense spending Monday when he derided 2019’s defense budget — which he readily signed and has praised for months — as “Crazy!” The sharp turn in sentiment came in another dreaded early-morning presidential tweet that often shift the talking points for entire segments of…

Mattis Slams Putin; Says No ‘Smoking Gun’ on Khashoggi Murder

Mattis Slams Putin; Says No ‘Smoking Gun’ on Khashoggi Murder
Mattis Slams Putin; Says No ‘Smoking Gun’ on Khashoggi Murder

REAGAN DEFENSE FORUM: Defense Secretary Jim Mattis accused Russia of trying to influence the 2018 midterm elections and accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of being “duplicitous” in violating international treaties. The secretary’s statements come one day after President Trump chatted on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Argentina with Putin, this after Trump cancelled…