Trump’s Criticism of Architect of Bin Laden Raid Draws Fire

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Posted on AllSides November 20, 2018

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He was the man who oversaw the raid that killed Osama bin Laden in 2011. As a member of the Navy SEALs, he became renowned as one of the iconic military officers of the post-9/11 era. And after retiring four years ago, Adm. William H. McRaven took on a huge challenge as chancellor of the sprawling University of Texas System.

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