[Washington Examiner] The Trump campaign released an open letter Monday signed by 235 retired military leaders expressing their support for President Trump’s reelection.
"As senior leaders of America’s military, we took an oath to defend the United States from all enemies, foreign and domestic. At present, our country is now confronted with enemies here and abroad, as well as a once in a century pandemic," the letter reads.
The group, which includes three retired Air Force generals and five Navy admirals, contends that Trump "has been tested as few other presidents have and is the proven leader to confront these dangers."
"With the Democratic Party welcoming to socialists and Marxists, our historic way of life is at stake," the letter says.
The letter adds that during President Barack Obama’s tenure, when Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden was vice president, U.S. forces faced "ill-considered and debilitating budget cuts." The letter also warns that Democrats have vowed to slash defense spending.
"The Democrats’ opposition to border security, their pledge to return to the disastrous Iran nuclear deal, their antagonism towards the police and planned cuts to military spending will leave the United States more vulnerable to foreign enemies," the letter reads.
Last month, more than 70 former national security officials who served under Republican Presidents Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush, and Trump released a letter endorsing Biden.
"We are profoundly concerned about the course of our nation under the leadership of Donald Trump. Through his actions and his rhetoric, Trump has demonstrated that he lacks the character and competence to lead this nation and has engaged in corrupt behavior that renders him unfit to serve as President," they wrote in the letter, adding that "Trump has gravely damaged America’s role as a world leader."
With only 49 days until the election, both campaigns have been working to woo voters. A RealClearPolitics average of national polls shows Biden with 50% support and Trump with 42.9% support. 
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