King Pu-tsung's loyalty to Ma Ying-jeou praised, called a textbook example

Political commentator Huang Yue-sui has lauded former National Security Council Secretary-General King Pu-tsung for his deep loyalty to former President Ma Ying-jeou. Huang was moved by King's tearful public declaration, "I cannot abandon Ma Ying-jeou; I have followed him for so many years..." She also mentioned that King's wife, former TV anchor Chou Hui-ting, had reportedly pleaded with him three times to withdraw from the Ma Ying-jeou Foundation's alleged corruption scandal.

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I cannot abandon Ma Ying-jeou; I have followed him for so many years...

Huang expressed profound respect for King's unwavering support for Ma, contrasting it with the often-shifting loyalties in Taiwanese politics. She questioned whether Ma would reciprocate such loyalty if their roles were reversed. While acknowledging the importance of a staffer's competence, Huang emphasized that character and loyalty are paramount for any leader. "Otherwise, situations where subordinates overshadow their superiors or betray them occur endlessly," she stated, adding that while having both competence and loyalty is ideal, loyalty should be a leader's primary consideration when hiring.

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I do not know if the roles were reversed, whether Ma Ying-jeou would give back the same way as King Pu-tsung?

Amidst swirling media attention on the Ma Ying-jeou Foundation, with spokesperson Lee Te-wei stating no wrongdoing was found and subsequent statements from Ma's wife and sister, public opinion has largely blamed Ma's alleged cognitive decline. Some of Huang's contacts in the pan-blue camp have reportedly been highly critical of King Pu-tsung.

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King Pu-tsung can completely ignore the matter, but he is a true man. Based on his reluctance to see his former employer deceived and bullied, he stepped forward without listening to his wife's advice.

However, Huang holds a different view. She described King as a "true man" who chose to intervene despite his wife's objections, driven by a sense of injustice and a desire to protect his former employer from perceived deception and bullying. She noted that King's reputation as "King Little Knife" is well-earned, likening him to a skilled swordsman whose swift and decisive actions are impactful when finally deployed. Huang concluded that King's display of "righteousness and loyalty" in this affair should be a lesson for those in politics.

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His performance of righteousness and loyalty in this incident should be included in the political textbook.