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tanyev

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2. Oh please. HE DOESN'T WANT TO HEAR GOOD ADVICE.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Mon Jun 22, 2026, 07:40 AM

Jun 22

He wants yes men and women who tell him every ridiculous thing that comes out of mouth is genius! Tears in your eyes brilliant!

People who give good advice are fired or winnowed out early in the hiring process. I’m sure Esper knows this, but can’t bring himself to say it.

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Former Trump Defense secretary: 'I don't see that the president is always getting good advice' [View all] BumRushDaShow Jun 22 OP

aas if the evil one listens to advice nt msongs Jun 22 #1

Oh please. HE DOESN'T WANT TO HEAR GOOD ADVICE. tanyev Jun 22 #2

Adding: Garrett Haake of NBC News is surely aware of this, too. tanyev Jun 22 #4

In other news... lonely bird Jun 22 #3

Esper thinks Trump takes advice...? Laughable. Grins Jun 22 #5

Or maybe he is ignoring it because he thinks he knows best. City Lights Jun 22 #6