re: "Maybe it's the calm before the storm"

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Outline some things you think will be "lost" by this statement.

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nuclear deterrence requires predictability, and the lack of bluffs.

I doubt he was discussing nuclear action, or military action at all. In fact, I think he was talking about getting rid of kelly, mattis, and/or tillerson. Some or all of that equation.

But who knows? probably just trump.

The statement was ridiculous. He could have easily said something more direct, or even indirect and got his message across. "We are looking at a lot of options right now" or "changes is in the works, details coming soon"

Something like that is more concrete but still carries the same cliffhanger message he wanted to send.