Gen Stanley McChrystal apologises for criticising US officials in a magazine article
Gen Stanley McChrystal said the article in Rolling Stone showed “poor judgement” and a lack of integrity. The general’s aides mock Vice-President Joe Biden and say Gen McChrystal was “disappointed” in President Obama.
The top US commander in Afghanistan has apologised for a magazine article that mocks senior Obama administration officials and diplomats.
Gen Stanley McChrystal said the article in Rolling Stone showed “poor judgement” and a lack of integrity.
In the article Gen McChrystal said he felt betrayed by US ambassador to Kabul, Karl Eikenberry.
The general’s aides mock Vice-President Joe Biden and say Gen McChrystal was “disappointed” in President Obama.
The apology came as a US congressional report said the US military had been giving tens of millions of dollars to Afghan security firms who were channelling the money to warlords.
‘Clown’
The Rolling Stone article – The Runaway General – is due out on Friday but Gen McChrystal has quickly sought to limit the damage.
He said in a statement on Tuesday: “I extend my sincerest apology for this profile.
“It was a mistake reflecting poor judgement and should never have happened.”
He adds: “Throughout my career, I have lived by the principles of personal honour and professional integrity. What is reflected in this article falls far short of that standard.
“I have enormous respect and admiration for President Obama and his national security team and for the civilian leaders and troops fighting this war and I remain committed to ensuring its successful outcome.”
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