Trust Betrayed: Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and the Selling Out of America's National Security

by Scott Taylor

Overview

Ex-Navy SEAL sniper Scott Taylor served his country for eight years. Taylor finally came home after he was injured during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Years later, he became outraged when he discovered that the Obama administration was leaking sensitive intelligence information for political gain. Now Scott Taylor is speaking out. Having served as a sniper in the same region of Iraq as American Sniper author Chris Kyle, Taylor knows first-hand how high the stakes are. From the bungling of Benghazi to the rise of ISIS, the White House has betrayed the trust of American forces. It's time President Obama and his administration were finally held accountable.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781621573272
Publisher:	Skyhorse Publishing
Publication date:	02/23/2015
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Scott Taylor is the chairman of the Special Operations OPSEC Education Fund, Inc., which works to protect America's national security against political leaks. Since leaving the Navy after sustaining serious injuries during his service as a sniper in Iraq, Taylor has been a security consultant and is currently a member of the Virginia House of Delegates and a frequent radio and television commentator on national security issues, including many appearances on FOX News shows. He lives near Virginia Beach.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Service 1

Chapter 2 Dishonorable Disclosures 17

Chapter 3 Call of Duty 47

Chapter 4 "Leading from Behind" 71

Chapter 5 Who Lost Iraq? 99

Chapter 6 "Chickensh *t Diplomacy" 127

Chapter 7 Who Lost Egypt?. 159

Chapter 8 The Current Mess-and Solutions Moving Forward 179

Appendix A 207

Appendix B 209

Acknowledgments 223

Notes 225

Index 253

Editorial Reviews

Former Navy SEAL Scott Taylor brings a critical perspective to the public policy debate. He speaks from the experience that he and his brothers in arms have gained in dangerous corners of the world where only strength and resolve keep the world’s bad actors at bay. And he understands that American power—especially when you consider the alternatives—is good not just for Americans, but for the world. In Trust Betrayed Taylor exposes the Obama administration leaks that have endangered our special forces, and he makes the case for a foreign policy based on U.S. national interests, not grandiose ambitions or wishful thinking. This is an important book.”
— John Bolton, former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations

“As Barack Obama has moved the US ever farther away from a foreign policy that actually safeguarded US national security, it has become increasingly difficult for patriotic politicians—and ordinary Americans—to see what can and must be done to get us out of this current mess, and restore America’s strength and security before it’s too late. But in  Trust Betrayed , former Navy SEAL Scott Taylor analyzes the contemporary situation with the keen eye of a man who has seen the disastrous effects of Obama’s policies up close, and provides a reasonable and realistic path back to national sanity. Not only should all candidates for national office be required to read this book—they should be required to report on it, and explain how they intend to implement its recommendations.” 
— Robert Spencer, author of the New York Times bestsellers  The Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam® (and the Crusades)  and  The Truth About Muhammad

“Former Navy SEAL Scott Taylor does his country another valuable service. Trust Betrayed brings the valuable perspective of a boots-on-the-ground veteran to the foreign policy disasters under Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, from America’s botched response to the Egyptian Revolution, to Benghazi, to the ‘red line’ debacle in Syria, to the renewed war in Iraq. Read this book to learn how America’s role in the world has been jeopardized—and what can be done to restore it.” 
— Erick Stakelbeck, host of CBN’s The Watchman with Erick Stakelbeck and author of The Terrorist Next Door , The Brotherhood , and Inside ISIS

“Trust Betrayed is must reading. Former Navy SEAL Scott Taylor lays out in gripping detail exactly how the Obama administration has abused our Special Operations Forces for political gain. Taylor dishes out the blame the politicians richly deserve for appropriating the heroism of those who serve—and then leaking classified information that puts them and their families at risk. And if you didn’t already know exactly why a Hillary Clinton presidency would be a disaster for America, you’ll find out in this book.”  
— Bill Cowan, Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.), U.S. Marine Corps, former Intelligence Support Activity operative, and expert in counterterrorism and hostage rescue

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