Mattis’ Call to End ‘America First’ Prompts Swift Backlash

President Donald Trump’s first former Defense Secretary, James Mattis, prompted a swift backlash from conservatives after he penned an article that called for eliminating “America First” from the nation’s national security strategy — a direct attack on his former boss’s world view. . .

Trump responded in a tweet Tuesday morning: “That says it all about Mattis. Obama fired him. I should have fired him sooner. Did best work after he was gone. World’s most overrated general!”

That says it all about Mattis. Obama fired him. I should have fired him sooner. Did best work after he was gone. World’s most overrated general! https://t.co/2i4jPWAAPA

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 24, 2020

America First does not mean America Alone.

It means allies must carry their weight — no more NATO members shirking their military commitments, for example. Otherwise, we walk away.

Jim Mattis knows this. He’s lying to denigrate Trump & the tough America First movement. https://t.co/sXsFc9GBfS

— BDW (@BryanDeanWright) November 23, 2020

Did James Mattis just indirectly declare war on the American People? Wow. I Stand With @GenFlynn #MAGA https://t.co/MbxLXEhpbM

— The Tweet Sniper💥 (@IWashington) November 24, 2020

Just for the record General Mattis, #AmericaFirst doesn't mean America alone, you old ass idiot.

These so-called leaders have looked out for other countries interests so long, these pansies don't even understand the term #AmericaFirst #wdshow

— Wayne Dupree Media, LLC (@WayneDupreeShow) November 24, 2020