The ex-envoy maintains the last 4 years were an unequivocal success, thanks to the White House's 'inexperienced' crew, which smashed precedent and forged a new path

Confirming reports he's previously denied, US president says he had Syrian leader ready to be taken out, but Jim Mattis 'didn't want to do it'

Former Pentagon head denounces US president, accusing him of trying to divide country, slams decision to use force to clear demonstrators for DC church photo op

President also draws stinging rebuke from ex-defense chief Mattis who accuses him of setting up conflict between military and civilian society and 'abuse of executive authority'