What was the direct cause of McChrystal's resignation?
A policy disagreement
Personal reasons
A Rolling Stone article
Budget cuts
Answer
McChrystal's resignation directly resulted from the publication of a Rolling Stone article. The article exposed negative comments made by McChrystal and his staff about the Obama administration and other U.S. officials. It led to the loss of confidence in McChrystal's leadership and his ultimate resignation.
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