Trump boosts McMaster amid criticism: 'a good man and very pro-Israel'

President Trump defended National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster in a statement Friday evening, attempting to ward off right-wing criticism the official has attracted this week. "General McMaster and I are working very well together," Trump said. "He is a good man and very pro-Israel. I am grateful for the work he continues to do serving our country." McMaster has come under fire for his dismissal of several National Security Council staff members (NSC); his approach to the war in Afghanistan; a...