Retired General and current Secretary of Defense James Mattis is a legend. He is well-known for his study of war and his quotes about making sure the military is at peak readiness. He’s also a man who doesn’t mince words and says what he means. He strikes fear into the hearts of our enemies. Adding to his legend and the “Mattis Facts” is his latest quote.
He was asked on CBS’ Face the Nation what keeps him up at night, and this is how he answered:
Sec. Mattis on what keeps him awake at night pic.twitter.com/KtNgTfYeB2
— Face The Nation (@FaceTheNation) May 28, 2017
What an absolute legend. This Marine is leading our military back to its previous glory!
The Internet reacted accordingly.
#BEASTMODE alert
.@jdickerson: What keeps you awake at night?
Mattis: Nothing, I keep other people awake at night. pic.twitter.com/cxNbZBUIbW
— Free Beacon (@FreeBeacon) May 28, 2017
Creating “Mattis Facts” in the vein of Chuck Norris facts.
@FrankToTheRizz0 @KurtSchlichter @FaceTheNation @redsteeze He eats his meat so rare that he only eats unicorns.
— Jen Goode (@jensgoodes) May 28, 2017
The boogeyman checks under his bed at night for Sec. Mattis. #MattisFacts https://t.co/tdjfgY8qwH
— Ray G. (@rlg100619) May 28, 2017
James Mattis doesn't sleep. He waits#MattisFacts
— Stephen Miller (@redsteeze) May 28, 2017
Mattis told me if I ever mentioned him in a tweet again he'd………. #MattisFacts
— Redpilled Fred (@timboconqueso) May 28, 2017
@redsteeze Kids pee their names in the snow, Mattie pees his name into concrete. #MattisFacts
— WhenHowitzersFly (@BrockLennon) May 28, 2017
A cobra once decided to bite James Mattis. After several days of excruciating pain, the cobra passed away. #MattisFacts
— (((AG))) (@AG_Conservative) May 28, 2017
https://twitter.com/ftfy911/status/868851257343082496
Mattis doesn't need to aim when he shoots. His bullets know better than to miss. #MattisFacts
— (((AG))) (@AG_Conservative) May 28, 2017
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