Army chief of staff Gen. James McConville reacted to President Trump after Trump accused Pentagon leaders of opposing him because they want to wage war to support arms companies that develop weapons. During an interview for Defense One's "State of the Army" event, McConville rejected this idea, stating that military leaders often have children in combat positions. "I'm not saying the military's in love with me," Trump said. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThat remark followed a report in The Atlantic, in which anonymous sources alleged that Trump made disparaging comments about veterans and fallen soldiers. During Monday's news conference, Trump reiterated his claim that the Atlantic report was a "hoax," telling reporters that "only an animal would say a thing like that."

Source: Fox News September 08, 2020 18:44 UTC