https://redstate.com/streiff/2025/10/16/did-he-jumpor-was-he-pushed-top-commander-for-latin-america-abruptly-retires-n2195161
" * "gone native" is an old expression used—often critically—to describe someone who, after spending time in a foreign country or culture, starts sympathizing too strongly with the locals viewpoint instead of loyalty or objectivity toward their own nation or mission."
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As President George H. W. Bush began increasing pressure on Panamanian strongman Manuel Noriega, it became apparent that Woerner had "gone native." He was no longer viewed as the man who could be trusted to represent U.S. policy and seemed to be dragging his feet and objecting to the idea of removing Noriega.."
