MS Now Host Critiques Military Rescue Language
While many celebrate the successful rescue of two service members involved in the Iran conflict by the Trump administration, at least one host from MS Now expressed strong dissatisfaction with the terminology used to describe the operation.
Lawrence O’Donnell, during his monologue, voiced his concerns over Secretary of the Army Pete Hegseth’s statement, “we will leave no one behind,” which was made in praise of the military’s efforts. O’Donnell remarked, “This is, of course, an older version of the idea from when only men flew American military aircraft.”
He referenced President Donald Trump, stating that 155 aircraft and numerous personnel were part of the mission aimed at rescuing a colonel from his F-15 fighter jet. O’Donnell claimed Trump had made assertions regarding Iran’s air defenses, which were directly contradicted when an Iranian plane was shot down.
“The pilot of that plane was rescued just hours after being shot down. The injured colonel, whose identity has not yet been revealed, had to remain hidden for 48 hours until rescue teams located him, accomplishing this without additional military casualties during a perilous mission,” he noted.
According to O’Donnell, the operation resulted in two rescue planes, each valued at $100 million, being left behind in Iran and had to be destroyed during the exit. He emphasized that at the White House, the Secretary of Defense described the entire rescue as adhering to what he termed a longstanding military principle of not leaving anyone behind.
The host played a clip of Hegseth affirming to reporters, “We will not leave anyone behind.”
“That, of course, is an older version of this idea from when only men flew American military aircraft,” he reiterated, adding that military leaders are aware that future rescues may involve women as well. O’Donnell further accused Hegseth of overlooking the history of service members who have been left behind in earlier U.S. conflicts, including the late John McCain.
O’Donnell’s comments extended to harsh critiques of Trump, whom he labeled as “insane” and questioned his authenticity as a Christian. He suggested that the president ought to be removed from office via the 25th Amendment.
The progressive host faced mockery online, with responses from various individuals, including the Republican National Committee.
“Just curious, @Lawrence, what is a woman?” the RNC quipped, overshadowing O’Donnell’s more serious commentary.
The video of O’Donnell’s impassioned rant is available for review on the MS Now YouTube channel.
MS Now host erupts over Pete Hegseth’s comment, ‘We leave no man behind,’ following pilot rescue
MS Now Host Critiques Military Rescue Language
While many celebrate the successful rescue of two service members involved in the Iran conflict by the Trump administration, at least one host from MS Now expressed strong dissatisfaction with the terminology used to describe the operation.
Lawrence O’Donnell, during his monologue, voiced his concerns over Secretary of the Army Pete Hegseth’s statement, “we will leave no one behind,” which was made in praise of the military’s efforts. O’Donnell remarked, “This is, of course, an older version of the idea from when only men flew American military aircraft.”
He referenced President Donald Trump, stating that 155 aircraft and numerous personnel were part of the mission aimed at rescuing a colonel from his F-15 fighter jet. O’Donnell claimed Trump had made assertions regarding Iran’s air defenses, which were directly contradicted when an Iranian plane was shot down.
“The pilot of that plane was rescued just hours after being shot down. The injured colonel, whose identity has not yet been revealed, had to remain hidden for 48 hours until rescue teams located him, accomplishing this without additional military casualties during a perilous mission,” he noted.
According to O’Donnell, the operation resulted in two rescue planes, each valued at $100 million, being left behind in Iran and had to be destroyed during the exit. He emphasized that at the White House, the Secretary of Defense described the entire rescue as adhering to what he termed a longstanding military principle of not leaving anyone behind.
The host played a clip of Hegseth affirming to reporters, “We will not leave anyone behind.”
“That, of course, is an older version of this idea from when only men flew American military aircraft,” he reiterated, adding that military leaders are aware that future rescues may involve women as well. O’Donnell further accused Hegseth of overlooking the history of service members who have been left behind in earlier U.S. conflicts, including the late John McCain.
O’Donnell’s comments extended to harsh critiques of Trump, whom he labeled as “insane” and questioned his authenticity as a Christian. He suggested that the president ought to be removed from office via the 25th Amendment.
The progressive host faced mockery online, with responses from various individuals, including the Republican National Committee.
“Just curious, @Lawrence, what is a woman?” the RNC quipped, overshadowing O’Donnell’s more serious commentary.
The video of O’Donnell’s impassioned rant is available for review on the MS Now YouTube channel.
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