General McChrystal: Yep, We Knew Bergdahl Was a Deserter Immediately
Katie Pavlich
5/27/2015 12:15:00 PM - Katie Pavlich
When Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl was traded for five high
risk Taliban commanders last summer, his platoon mates quickly hit the
airwaves to expose him as a deserter. They said it was known he was a
deserter for years. The Obama administration, however, gave the
appearance to the American people that officials were unaware of the
circumstances surrounding his capture. In fact, last year State
Department Deputy Spokeswoman Marie Harf said allegations Bergdahl
deserted were simply "rumors." Not only did President Obama hold a Rose
Garden ceremony to honor Bergdahl, but administration officials Jay
Carney and Susan Rice said he "served with honor and distinction."
But
now, Army General Stanley McChrystal is confirming the accounts of
Bergdahl's platoon mates and said in a recent interview with Fox News it
was known Bergdahl deserted immediately after his disappearance.
"My initial understanding, based on the reportings I got, that he had walked off intentionally," McChrystal said.
Bergdahl was
officially charged
with desertion and inappropriate behavior in front of the enemy earlier
this year. He will stand trial at Ft. Sam Houston in Texas. He faces
life in prison.
Meanwhile, the five Taliban leaders who were
traded for Bergdahl are expected to be released from Qatar custody
within weeks. At least one of them has already attempted to engage in
jihad against the United States.
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