President publicly supporting national security adviser to avoid admitting fault in security blunder, say sources

  • N0t_5ure@lemmy.world
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    14 days ago

    If he were to fire them, then that would mean that his hand-picked team fucked up, and that he erred in selecting them for their posts. If there is one thing a narcissist cannot do is admit that they are wrong.

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      13 days ago

      That’s exactly why so many dipshits remain in management positions. Took me years and years to clue in on that.