Trump Insults Ex-Adviser H.R. McMaster in Accidental Call

Former President Donald Trump accidentally called his former national security adviser, H.R. McMaster, intending to reach South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. Upon realizing the mistake, Trump reportedly lashed out with expletives and insults towards H.R. McMaster, whom he had previously criticized as 'weak and totally ineffective.' This incident occurred shortly after McMaster expressed skepticism about Trump's relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The call underscores ongoing tensions between Trump and former officials who have since criticized him publicly. The White House communications director, Steven Cheung, continued the attack on McMaster, denouncing his book as a failed attempt to rehabilitate his reputation. The mix-up highlights a pattern of communication mishaps within Trump's circle, similar to a recent security breach involving his current national security adviser.