Trump Puts Out Statement Supporting McMaster Amidst Alt-Right Backlash

As the alt-right media continues to attack National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster and call for his ousting, President Trump put out a statement last night showing support for him.

A short statement:

Trump defends McMaster in statement: "He is a good man and very pro-Israel." (via pool) pic.twitter.com/nO5ZCh84cy

— Jon Passantino (@passantino) August 5, 2017

There’s been an outcry over McMaster after what has been described as a “purge” of the National Security Council of more Trump-friendly individuals. One of the accusations has been that McMaster has been “deeply hostile” to Israel (hence the President defending his pro-Israeli credentials).

McMaster appeared on MSNBC this morning with Hugh Hewitt in an interview that was primarily focused on foreign policy.

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