(OpEd) Rear Admiral Michael Smith | National Security Journal

Like he did in 2016, Trump is making grandiose claims about how only he can rebuild our military and keep America safe.  Based on his own underwhelming record, his word isn’t worth much. His talk of bolstering our armed forces may fire up his base, but given his previous performance, lets acknowledge it’s nothing more than talk – the bluster of a career conman and salesman who says whatever will help him seal the deal. He didn’t rebuild our military when he had the chance. In a second administration, he would hollow out our military when we can least afford it.