Yesterday it was reported that retired Vice Admiral Harward rejected Trump’s offer to replace Mike Flynn as National Security Advisor, and it looks like another esteemed general doesn’t even want to be considered.
From the Hill:
Retired general and former CIA Director David Petraeus has reportedly pulled his name from consideration to replace Michael Flynn as National Security Adviser.
According to a report by the Wall Street Journal Friday, Petraeus’s name was floated for the role, but the White House was miffed by his concerns about staffing and independence. It’s not clear how seriously he was being considered.
Still reportedly on the short list for the position are acting national security adviser Keith Kellogg, a retired three-star Army general and Flynn’s chief of staff, former United Nations ambassador John Bolton, and Army strategist Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster.
Well. That ain’t no good.