...which was a sweeping over-generalization based on nothing.
I allowed for the fact that there are indeed many patriots in the federal bureaucracy. I merely objected to the characterization of "filled".
Mattis and Kelly certainly served with distinction which is something I respect greatly.
The spats are largely the result of Trump's narcissism and childishness which I, and I think most people, could certainly do without. If he would knock that off, he might win re-election easily. However, he is unable to control himself.
That said, the Democrats keep leaning towards candidates that allow Trump to carry on.