Obama Relieves McChrystal, Petraeus to Lead War
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US President Barack Obama let go his top Afghanistan commander on Wednesday over inflammatory comments that angered the White House and threatened to undermine the war effort.
Calling it the "right thing for our mission in Afghanistan," Obama relieved General Stanley McChrystal of his command after a 30-minute meeting at the White House and named General David Petraeus, head of the US Central Command, to replace him.
McChrystal had been summoned by Obama to explain remarks he and his aides made in a magazine article that disparaged the US president and other senior civilian leaders.
Analysts say long-suspected divisions between the US military and administration officials are coming to the spotlight.
US President Barack Obama let go his top Afghanistan commander on Wednesday over inflammatory comments that angered the White House and threatened to undermine the war effort.
Calling it the "right thing for our mission in Afghanistan," Obama relieved General Stanley McChrystal of his command after a 30-minute meeting at the White House and named General David Petraeus, head of the US Central Command, to replace him.
McChrystal had been summoned by Obama to explain remarks he and his aides made in a magazine article that disparaged the US president and other senior civilian leaders.
Analysts say long-suspected divisions between the US military and administration officials are coming to the spotlight.
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