Respect the weight of the President’s responsibility, which was given to him by the people. Do not undermine his ability to carry out his responsibility as CiC.

I’ve said this a few times before:

As a political appointee, if you disagree with the President, you have a duty to vigorously argue your point in private. Once the Commander in Chief makes his decision, salute and move out. If you cannot execute the decision, you must…

— Ezra A. Cohen (@EzraACohen) March 17, 2026