Gates: ‘I Have Some Real Issues’ With Trump on National Security
Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates laid out his “real issues” he had with Donald Trump as a potential commander-in-chief during an interview airing Sunday on Face The Nation.
Gates said Trump had made statements that concerned him, among them his antagonism toward China and vagueness over how he would combat the Islamic State terrorist organization.
“I have some real issues with things he’s said about national security policy and some concerns,” Gates said. “I think there are some contradictions. You can’t have a trade war with China and ask them to help you on North Korea. I have no idea what his policy would be in terms of dealing with ISIS. I worry a little bit about his admiration for Vladimir Putin.”
Gates served as Pentagon chief during parts of both the Obama and George W. Bush administrations. CBS host John Dickerson asked Gates later in the segment if he would be willing to serve if Trump asked.
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