Pentagon Officials Testify on Afghanistan Exit
We ran the numbers: There are 1374 news articles covering this topic. 40% (546) are left leaning, 29% (402) are center, and 31% (426) are right leaning.
Pentagon officials appeared before Congress this week to defend the Pentagon’s decision making in Afghanistan. While left-leaning articles highlight that Milley found himself fighting a personal battle with lawmakers who charged that he has been more preoccupied with rehabilitating and burnishing his own image, right-leaning articles highlight that Milley was grilled on the Hill over his military’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan.
A left-leaning article by CNN highlights that Milley found himself fighting a personal battle with lawmakers who charged that he has been more preoccupied with rehabilitating and burnishing his own image. Republican lawmakers directed their fury at Milley for the revelation that he reassured his Chinese counterpart after intelligence revealed Beijing was worried former President Trump might launch an attack.
USA Today published a centrist article reporting that Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mark Milley, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and U.S. Central Command Gen. Kenneth "Frank" McKenzie testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee. House lawmakers scrutinized the records of each of the military leaders.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlights that Milley was grilled on the Hill over his military’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. McKenzie acknowledged they had recommended that Biden keep 2,500 troops in Afghanistan.
From the center
Pentagon officials testify before House Armed Services panel on Afghanistan exit
USA Today
From the right
Milley advised Biden against Afghan pullout, denies usurping Trump’s authority
Fox News