Exclusive: Pentagon May Demote David Petraeus

[flowers]

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2016/01/18/exclusive-pentagon-may-demote-david-petraeus.html

The Defense Secretary is looking to put the clamp down on misbehaving generals. Pentagon insiders say Petraeus could be the next general to face the consequences.

The Pentagon is considering retroactively demoting retired Gen. David Petraeus after he admitted to giving classified information to his biographer and mistress while he was still in uniform, three people with knowledge of the matter told The Daily Beast.

The decision now rests with Secretary of Defense Ash Carter, who is said to be willing to consider overruling an earlier recommendation by the Army that Petraeus not have his rank reduced. Such a demotion could cost the storied general hundreds of thousands of dollars—and deal an additional blow to his once-pristine reputation.

“The secretary is considering going in a different direction” from the Army, a defense official told The Daily Beast, because he wants to be consistent in his treatment of senior officers who engage in misconduct and to send a message that even men of Petraeus’s fame and esteemed reputation are not immune to punishment.

Pentagon spokesperson Peter Cook told The Daily Beast that Carter had requested more information on the matter before reaching a final decision.

[truth_seeker]

If they are going to reduce grade for Petreaus, the least they could do is to indict Hillary for same, comparable, worse offenses.

More likely the Petreaus matter, is part of Kabuki to prepare for no indictment of Hillary.

[Paladin]

More likely the Petreaus matter, is part of Kabuki to prepare for no indictment of Hillary.

Possibly, but it's equally likely this is a shot across the bow of other generals and admirals not to even consider criticizing his Highness for such matters as the seizure of our sailors by Iran or his ineptitude when it comes to dealing with ISIS.