White House officials revisit renaming military bases named after Confederates after all
WASHINGTON — White House officials are revisiting the idea of renaming U.S. military bases that are named after Confederate generals, a move President Donald Trump had previously rejected, according to three senior administration officials.
Related Video: Trump Refuses to Rename Military BasesOfficials said they don't know if Trump will change his mind, or how he might explain such a sharp reversal, but thought Trump may be warming to the idea because after rejecting the idea last week, he is again allowing a discussion about the issue.Some of Trump's advisers outside the White House have urged him to change his mind, according to two people familiar with the discussions.
Related Video: NASCAR Bans Confederate Flag at Its EventsThe issue is expected to be debated as part of the House and Senate deliberations on the annual National Defense Authorization Act, which sets policies and funding for the military.
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