There are those who are attempting to protect President Obama from criticism for swapping five Taliban leaders for suspected deserter Bowe Bergdahl by smearing those he served with in Afghanistan.
A recent New York Times editorial claimed Bergdahl’s unit had a “lack of security and discipline” that might have been “as much to blame” for Bergdahl’s “disappearance.” The White House has reportedly said that Bergdahl’s fellow soldiers have been “swift boating” him.
Former Army Sgt. Evan Buetow, who was Bowe Bergdahl’s team leader when he disappeared, said today he looks forward to setting the record straight:
This weekend has brought about several stories attempting to discredit us and the truth we are trying to share. Some of these stories are
— Evan Buetow ?? (@evanscottb) June 8, 2014
True; however, are lacking any detail, and are full of half truths.
— Evan Buetow ?? (@evanscottb) June 8, 2014
Many of the stories I have heard are completely false, and have no backbone. Anonymous sources claiming all sorts is things.
— Evan Buetow ?? (@evanscottb) June 8, 2014
In my personal opinion, I wont trust an anonymous source. If your claiming truth. Put your name to it! If it's the truth it shouldn't matter
— Evan Buetow ?? (@evanscottb) June 8, 2014
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Hopefully over the next several days we will have the chance to set the record straight and clear up the truth.
— Evan Buetow ?? (@evanscottb) June 8, 2014
The truth, like we have said, is very simple. Finally, thank you all for the support!!!!! #truth #america
— Evan Buetow ?? (@evanscottb) June 8, 2014
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