Presidents on brink of war rely on teams of experienced advisers, strong ties with allies, credibility with American public. Trump has depleted his supply of all these. Mostly intentionally.

Presidents on brink of war rely on teams of experienced advisers, strong ties with allies, credibility with American public.

Trump has depleted his supply of all these. Mostly intentionally. https://t.co/IxU235I5U9

— Greg Miller (@gregpmiller) January 5, 2020