Yet that's exactly where he's found himself as the face of the President's immigration policy, border wall and travel ban. Six months into the job, Kelly has already found that his military experience has given him unique advantages for the role -- but left him less prepared in other ways. Unused to politicsAlthough immigration and border security was a focus of Trump's campaign and has been a central focus of the Department of Homeland Security in this administration, Kelly's useful military experience goes beyond Southern Command. Thank goodness we have CBP people that are doing this job,'" Kelly said. A loyal commanderBacking up his troops is another military trait that's in Kelly's DNA, Gates and Panetta said.

Source: CNN June 18, 2017 12:22 UTC