President Donald Trump will attend a gathering in Washington with generals and other top military leaders this week, the president told the press on Sunday.
“It’s really just a very nice meeting talking about how well we’re doing militarily, talking about being in great shape, talking about a lot of good, positive things. It’s just a good message,” Trump told NBC News in a phone call.
Earlier, Trump had been ambivalent about whether he’d attend the gathering, telling reporters he would “be there if they want me.”
On Sunday, Trump told NBC that one of the purposes of the gathering would be building an “esprit de corps,” describing an attitude of loyalty, camaraderie, and honor toward one’s organization....