Has a president ever been on the cusp of war with a thinner roster of national security advisers, weaker relations with western allies or more damaged credibility with public?

Has a president ever been on the cusp of war with a thinner roster of national security advisers, weaker relations with western allies or more damaged credibility with public? https://t.co/IxU235I5U9

— Greg Miller (@gregpmiller) January 6, 2020