The commander of multinational forces in Afghanistan, Gen Stanley McChrystal, has been dismissed by US President Barack Obama after critical comments about … The profile, titled "The Runaway General," emerged from several weeks of interviews and travel with McChrystal's tight circle of aides this spring. Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, is not the first general to get in hot water for disparaging a president and his policies. "Here's the guy who's going to run his [expletive] war, but he didn't seem very engaged. At the same time, officials realized how closely tied McChrystal was with the current counterinsurgency strategy, and the fact that Gen. David McKiernan was dismissed from the same job last summer could cause upheaval in operations on the ground. Fox News' Major Garrett and The Associated Press contributed to this report. After meeting for 30 minutes with McChrystal, Obama summoned his top advisers to discuss the situation. Eikenberry remains in his post in Kabul, and although both men publicly say they are friends, their rift is on full display. In replacing McChrystal with Gen. David Petraeus, Obama reasserts authority Facing a challenge to his leadership and to civilian control of the military, President Obama … As one Marine told ABC News, "the softball is teed up for Petraeus to hit it out of the park. It was out of respect for this commitment -- and a desire to see the mission succeed -- that I tendered my resignation.". He is to be replaced by Lt. Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal, a former commander of the Joint Special Operations Command who recently ran all special operations in Iraq. The article claims McChrystal has seized control of the war "by never taking his eye off the real enemy: The wimps in the White House.". "I found that time painful," McChrystal said in the article. The boss was pretty disappointed.". The boss was pretty disappointed," the adviser told the magazine. This job isn't about personalities and reputations, it's about the men and women in uniform and serving our country.". McChrystal's conduct, as detailed in the Rolling Stone article, "does not meet the standard that should be set by a commanding general," the president said today. In September 2008, as Petraeus was leaving Iraq, Gates dubbed him the "hero of the hour.". The war in Afghanistan has become the longest war in U.S. history, and more than 1,000 troops have died there since the U.S. invaded the country in 2001. Military leaders rarely challenge their commander in chief publicly, and, when they do, consequences tend to be more severe than a scolding. Karzai said through a spokesman that he hoped for a different outcome but respected the decision. In Washington, lawmakers also heaved a sigh of relief at Petraeus' pick, well regarded on both sides of the political aisle for his leadership in the Iraq war. But if General McChrystal enjoyed celebrity status, General Petraeus must be considered the ultimate rock star of the US army. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. In a statement, Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., who chairs the Senate Foreign Relations Committee was similarly enthusiastic. McChrystal also said he felt "betrayed" by Eikenberry for expressing doubts about his proposed troop buildup last year and accused the ambassador of giving himself cover. It was a mistake reflecting poor judgment and should never have happened," McChrystal said in a statement. Market data provided by Factset. In Rose Garden remarks, Obama nominated Gen. David Petraeus, the head of U.S. Central Command and the former commanding general in Iraq, to … McChrystal gives him the middle finger. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. Obama named McChrystal’s direct boss — Gen. David Petraeus — to take over the troubled 9-year-old war in Afghanistan. McChrystal and his aides criticized several top U.S. officials, including U.S. special envoy to Pakistan and Afghanistan Richard Holbrooke -- dubbed a "wounded animal." President Obama said Wednesday he feels no "personal insult" from Gen. Stanley McChrystal but accepted his resignation as the commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan because he couldn't abide scathing comments by McChrystal and his aides that appeared in an article out this week in Rolling Stone magazine. All rights reserved. "The boss says he's like a wounded animal," one of the general's aides was quoted as saying. The problem was that article in Rolling Stone magazine… "Obama clearly didn't know anything about him, who he was," the aide said. The embattled general, who was named the top commander in Afghanistan a year ago, met Obama for about 30 minutes this morning. He previously served as Director, Joint Staff from August 2008 to June 2009 and as Commander of JSOC from 2003 to 2008, where he was credited with the death of Abu Musab al-Zarq… Some of the strongest criticism was reserved for Richard Holbrooke, Obama's special envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan. June 23, 2010— -- President Obama today relieved embattled Gen. Stanley McChrystal from his position as the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan for his remarks belittling administration officials, replacing him with Gen. David Petraeus, currently head of United States Central Command. "War is bigger than any one man or woman, whether a private, a general or a president," he said. "It was a sort of natural kind of recklessness that General McCrystal had, that has been with him through his entire career, as I understand it, I hear from the special forces community," Hastings told ABC News' Diane Sawyer Tuesday. General McChrystal and General Petraeus at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, October 20, 2009. McChrystal was originally scheduled to join in on a national security team strategy session in the Situation Room on Wednesday via teleconference, but he was summoned to Washington amid concern over the article. In Rose Garden remarks, Obama nominated Gen. David Petraeus, the head of U.S. Central Command and the former commanding general in Iraq, to replace McChrystal. It undermines the civilian control of the military that is at the core of our democratic system. Market data provided by Factset. ", In his apology, McChrystal said he had "enormous respect and admiration for President Obama and his national security team, and for the civilian leaders and troops fighting this war" and said he remains "committed to ensuring its successful outcome.". "Petraeus had a sense that his name was being discussed," the official said. He previously served as the Commanding General of the Multi-National Force in Iraq from January 2007-Septemebr 2008. Obama fired the previous commander at Gates' recommendation. If not insubordination, the remarks in the Rolling Stone magazine article were at least an indirect challenge to civilian management of the war in Washington by its top military commander. President Obama announced June 23 that he had “accepted the resignation” of Afghanistan theater commander Gen. Stanley McChrystal and will replace him with Gen. David Petraeus, … Stanley McChrystal (left), commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan, and David Petraeus, commander in chief of Central Command, 2009. Retired General Stanley McChrystal has endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden for president. Petraeus' pick won in Republican circles and muted any criticism that could have emerged from McChrystal's removal. "He doesn't want to see pettiness. In Kabul on Tuesday, McChrystal issued a statement saying: "I extend my sincerest apology for this profile. The profile published in Rolling Stone, titled "The Runaway General," characterized McChrystal as an outsider who did not relate well with the administration, and as a military leader who was "disappointed" with his first meeting with the president. He offered his resignation immediately during a face-to-face meeting with Obama Wednesday morning in the Oval Office and the president accepted it without hesitation, though "regretfully and sorrowfully.". Petraeus' confirmation on Capitol Hill is expected to be swift, but it is likely to refocus attention on the war in Afghanistan, at a time when the White House agenda is grappling with a multitude of domestic issues, including the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and the economy. "Holbrooke keeps hearing rumors that he's going to get fired, so that makes him dangerous.". And inviting me in, was a obviously a risk, as it always is when you invite a journalist in.". The Rolling Stone story characterized the general as unable to convince some of his own soldiers that his strategy can win the nation's longest-running war, and dejected that the president didn't know about his commendable military record. McChrystal also said he felt betrayed and blind-sided by his diplomatic partner, Ambassador Karl Eikenberry. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. He later fired his press aide. Other options for replacing McChrystal had included promoting Lt. Gen. David Rodriguez, the No. "I strongly support the president's strategy in Afghanistan and am deeply committed to our coalition forces, our partner nations, and the Afghan people. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! The president won bipartisan support for his decision Wednesday. The president also spoke to his Cabinet, key lawmakers and and Karzai to inform them of the decision. McKiernan is to to replaced by Lieutenant General Stanley McChrystal, a soldier who has spent most of his career in one of the most secretive forces in … Obama spoke with Defense Secretary Robert Gates earlier today about possible replacements, including Petraeus, who was thought to be the best choice, since he would provide "the greatest amount of continuity" with the mission. According to administration officials, McChrystal did not fight to keep his job. He afterward met with Petraeus for 40 minutes and asked him to accept the vacant position -- Petraeus was aware ahead of time that he could be asked to assume the job, according to officials. Gates hand-picked McChrystal to take over the war last year, calling him a driven visionary with the fortitude and intelligence to turn the war around. "It's a good save.". Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? McChrystal led US forces in Afghanistan under President Barack Obama, but resigned in 2010 over comments he and his top officers made in a Rolling Stone article that … "I found that time painful," McChrystal said in the article, on newsstands Friday. McChrystal Replacement Possibilities: Candidates For General's Job Post-Rolling Stone (SLIDESHOW) Rebuked by President Obama for his "poor judgment" in a new Rolling Stone interview, Gen. Stanley McChrystal could soon resign or be relieved of his duties in Afghanistan. On Tuesday, Obama said McChrystal and his team showed "poor judgment," but that he wanted to meet with him face to face before making a decision on whether to fire him. Petraeus' confirmation hearing in the Senate could come as early as Thursday. ", Some Marines said the new position may be a bit of a comedown for Petraeus, 57, who is best known for turning around the Iraq war in 2007 and is widely credited with devising the U.S. counterinsurgency strategy. Photograph by Staff Sgt. ", "This morning the president accepted my resignation as Commander of U.S. and NATO Coalition Forces in Afghanistan," McChrystal said. Lawmakers on the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee say General Stanley McChrystal's comments to Rolling Stone magazine were unfortunate, inappropriate and out of line with a military officer. "Throughout my career, I have lived by the principles of personal honor and professional integrity. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. "General McChrystal's recent comments were entirely inappropriate," Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., said in a written statement. The White House's troop commitment was coupled with a pledge to begin bringing troops home in July 2011, in what counterinsurgency strategists advising McChrystal regarded as an arbitrary deadline. Legal Statement. ABC News' Z. Byron Wolf and Jonathan Karl contributed to this report. The general will bring in his own staff once, as expected, the Senate confirms him as head of U.S. forces in Afghanistan. Republicans, while praising McChrystal for his service, said he had crossed a line. Trending News Doctor who criticized Trump … General McChrystal replaced General David McKiernan as the commander in Afghanistan. "This is the most pressing theater, the most pressing mission, and Petraeus is someone who has the relationships and has the relationship with the president, and has the experience dealing publicly with people and the press," said Nate Fick, chief executive of the Center for a New American Security. FBI at home of possible person of interest in Nashville bomb, Trump in Florida as COVID-19 relief bill remains in limbo, Nashville latest: FBI investigating man's properties, remains tied to explosion, Despite smooth election, GOP leaders seek vote restrictions, University: Utah star freshman running back Ty Jordan dead, JAKE TAPPER, MARTHA RADDATZ, HUMA KHAN and MIGUEL MARQUEZ. McChrystal replaced by David Petraeus Gen. Stanley McCrystal arrives at the White House in Washington, Wednesday, June 23, 2010, for a meeting with … The general stands and looks around the suite that his traveling staff of 10 has converted into a full-scale operations center. "Our operations in Afghanistan are continuing today, and they will not miss a beat," he said. It undermines the mission and the unity of the team implementing the policy -- including U.S. allies, such as the French, who were also disparaged by McChrystal and his team in the Rolling Stone story, the official added. ", "I extend my sincerest apology for this profile. or redistributed. Barack Obama has accepted General McChrystal's resignation and has replaced him with the great General Petraeus-- the man who engineered and brought us victory in the Iraq war. A better choice could not have been. Legal Statement. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, With the revelations of General McChrystal's comments in an interview with Rolling Stone magazine Barack Obama had no choice… The president reaffirmed that the change in personnel didn't mean a change in U.S. policy. It was a mistake reflecting poor judgment and should never have happened." He asked the Senate to … House Minority Leader John Boehner, R-Ohio, called Petraeus "the right person to take over this command.". "I welcome debate among my team, but I won't tolerate division," he said. In a show of unity, Mr. Obama was accompanied by his top military advisers, including Gen. David Petraeus, the president's choice to replace McChrystal, CBS News … It includes a list of administration figures said to back McChrystal, including Gates and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, and puts Vice President Joe Biden at the top of a list of those who don't. "I was selling an unsellable position. McChrystal himself spoke openly about the time the president criticized him for speaking too bluntly about needing more troops last fall. McChrystal's remarks in a Rolling Stone article undermined the civilian control of the military "at the core of our democratic system," Obama said, noting the decision to replace the general … Flanked by Petraeus, Vice President Joe Biden, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Adm. Mike Mullen, Obama said he relieved McChrystal "with considerable regret, but also with certainty that it is the right thing for our mission in Afghanistan, for our military and for our country. McChrystal famously mocked Biden in a controversial interview in 2010. McChrystal was often the intermediary between Karzai and U.S. leaders such as ambassador Karl Eikenberry, whose distrust of Karzai is well documented. Gen. David Petraeus, who replaced ousted Gen. Stanley McChrystal, is a widely respected officer who wrote the Army's counterinsurgency manual and helped craft US policy in Afghanistan. Obama said the change was needed to maintain unity of U.S. efforts in Afghanistan and to "hold ourselves accountable to standards that are at the core of our democracy." Stanley Allen McChrystal (born August 14, 1954) is a retired United States Army general best known for his command of Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) in the mid-2000s. McChyrstal also said he felt betrayed by Eikenberry for the ambassador's criticism of Karzai in a leaked cable. "The conduct represented in the recently published article does not meet the standard that should be set by a commanding general. "If things don't change, nobody can pull out of Afghanistan.". Gretchen Whitmer relieved at not being picked as Biden’s VP, Andrew McCarthy: Trump effort to reverse Biden victory in Supreme Court is fatally flawed. His last assignment was as Commander, International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and Commander, United States Forces – Afghanistan (USFOR-A). "All Americans should be grateful for Gen. McChrystal's remarkable career in uniform. The President said he admired McChrystal and that McChrystal was courteous to the Commander in Chief and faithfully carried out orders. President Obama has replaced General Stanley McChrystal with General David Petraeus as US commander in Afghanistan. McChrystal had informed Gates on Tuesday that he was prepared to resign, but contrary to reports Tuesday from other news outlets, he didn't offer his resignation until today, the official said. But despite the anger in the White House over McChrystal's comments, the government of Afghan President Hamid Karzai threw its full support behind McChrystal and warned that his departure could disrupt U.S.-Afghanistan partnership. "Here's one that covers his flank for the history books," McChrystal told the magazine. • 8 min read June 23, 2010— -- President Obama today relieved embattled Gen. Stanley McChrystal from his position as the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, replacing him with General David Petraeus, currently head of United States Central Command. "Their willingness to take a risk is a part of their whole persona. Mr Obama replaced Gen McChrystal in Afghanistan with David Petraeus, the talismanic general who rescued a losing war in Iraq and was one of the … "Now, if we fail, they can say 'I told you so."'. McChrystal was America's top commander in Afghanistan overseeing US and NATO coalition forces. British Lt. Gen. Parker will serve as the temporary NATO commander until Petraeus is confirmed, the British government announced today. He said the two were on the same page in terms of war strategy, but no "diversion" to the mission was acceptable. Comments made by McChrystal and his aides to freelance writer Michael Hastings highlighted the lack of trust between the military and civilian leaders, and raised widespread concern over whether that would jeopardize U.S. operations in Afghanistan. Obama agreed to dispatch an additional 30,000 U.S. troops to Afghanistan only after months of study that many in the military found frustrating. "I was selling an unsellable position. Obama's "decision to return General Petraeus to the battlefield provides not just continuity in philosophy, but tested diplomatic skill that is at the very center of a military strategy which hinges on progress in governance to sustain military gains," Kerry said. "David Petraeus is our best hope," Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said. "There is no one more qualified or more outstanding a leader than Gen. Petraeus to achieve successful conclusion of the Afghan conflict," Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said today. The article says that although McChrystal voted for Obama, the two failed to connect from the start. President Obama was "stern" today as he proceeded through a series of meetings that resulted in McChrystal's ouster, a senior White House official said this afternoon. On the ground, news of McChrystal's dismissal and Petraeus' new position was met with surprise, but also a sense of relief that an experienced commander will take the helm. "It undermines the civilian control of the military that is at the core of our Democratic system, and it erodes the trust that's necessary for our team to work together to achieve our objectives in Afghanistan.". McChrystal was replaced by Gen. David Petraeus, who suffered his own scandal last November when the news broke of his extramarital affair with his biographer. Hastings said McChrystal was fully aware of the notebook and tape recorder that the freelance journalist always had in his interviews. The message from the president today was that everyone involved in the mission "needs to remember why we're doing this," the official said. And it erodes the trust that's necessary for our team to work together to achieve our objectives in Afghanistan," Obama said. But Republicans did take the opportunity to question the administration's timetable for withdrawal. I've got great admiration for him and for his long record of service in uniform," he said. ", It quoted an adviser to McChrystal dismissing their early meeting last year as a "10-minute photo-op.". 2 officer now in Afghanistan, or Lt. Gen. John Caldwell, the head of training for Afghan forces. Retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal, whose career ended after an unflattering depiction in a Rolling Stone article, accepted blame for the story but acknowledged Monday he … Duncan Boothby, a civilian press official in Afghanistan, resigned in the aftermath of the scandal. "This was a sad, tragic day," the official said. Petraeus is the Commander of the United States Central Command. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. ... General McChrystal… Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. He replaced General McChrystal with General Petraeus whom everybody in Washington likes and respects." NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said in a statement that the group will continue to support the U.S. strategy and carry on as normal despite McChrystal's departure. In a written statement, McChrystal said he resigned out of "a desire to see the mission succeed. Nor do I make this decision out of any sense of personal insult. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. President Obama named Gen. Petraeus, the architect of the surge of troops into Iraq, to replace Gen. McChrystal as commander of all U.S. forces in Afghanistan. All rights reserved. Officials feared that McChrystal's influence would be diminished and could jeopardize the momentum of the U.S. counterinsurgency strategy in Afghanistan. Before announcing the decision, Obama called Afghan President Hamid Karzai. He offered his resignation and the president accepted it, and no formal letter of resignation was offered, an administration official said. Stan McChrystal has always shown great courtesy and carried out my orders faithfully. ", After news of the comments stunned the political and military circles from D.C. to Afghanistan, McChrystal quickly issued an apology for his "bad judgment. The president praised McChrystal for his "extraordinary dedication" and "love of the country," but made it clear the comments McChrystal and his aides made could jeopardize the U.S. mission in Afghanistan. One of the article's most disparaging remarks comes from an unnamed adviser to McChrystal, who described the general's first meeting with Obama. "Obama clearly didn't know anything about him, who he was. Afghan officials expressed relief at the choice of Gen. David Petraeus to replace Gen. Stanley McChrystal as the top U.S. and NATO commander, believing … Obama called McChrystal on the carpet last fall for speaking too bluntly about his desire for more troops. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. What is reflected in this article falls far short of that standard. After McChrystal left the White House, the president met for roughly 45 minutes with Gates, Vice President Biden, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen, White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel, and National Security Adviser Gen. James Jones to discuss next steps. Biden, at that time, said he … The president said he had no disagreements with McChrystal's policy or conduct in the war in Afghanistan, and the change in personnel does not mean a change in policy. ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Shortly after the article came out, Obama replaced McChrystal with Gen. David H. Petraeus, reported The New York Times. In the Rolling Stone article, McChrystal and his staff described the president as unprepared for their first one-on-one encounter. "I don't make this decision based on any difference in policy with General McChrystal, as we are in full agreement about our strategy. 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