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Gen. McChrystal on Trump’s Military Parade & the Need for National Character

Pres. Trump is gearing up for a military parade this weekend to celebrate the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army. But many -- including Republicans -- are skeptical about the event's optics and cost. Gen. Stanley McChrystal (Ret.), who has a deep understanding of U.S. military culture, has written a new book, "On Character." He spoke with Walter Isaacson before Israel's strikes on Iran began.

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December 11, 2023
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Merav Michaeli; Nasser Al-Kidwa; Jeffrey Goldberg; John Williams and Anne-Sophie Mutter
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