Who accepted McChrystal's resignation as commander?
Secretary of Defense
President Obama
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Vice President
Answer
President Obama, the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces, accepted General Stanley McChrystal's resignation as commander of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and United States Forces-Afghanistan (USFOR-A) in 2010. McChrystal's resignation came after he made controversial remarks criticizing the Obama administration in a magazine interview, leading to a loss of confidence in his ability to effectively lead the troops.
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