Joint Chiefs Enable Obama's Denial

Sen. Lindsey Graham interviewing the four military branch Chiefs of Staff, before the Senate Armed Forces Committee, as reported by The Washington Times. Hat tip to Lucianne.com for the link.

As the four armed forces chiefs testified in the Senate about the national security dangers of mandated budget caps, Sen. Lindsey Graham asked each officer if he had discussed the readiness crisis with President Obama.

"Have you told the president what you’re telling us about the state of the military under sequestration?” asked Mr. Graham, South Carolina Republican. “Have you had a conversation with the commander in chief, telling him what you just told us?”

Army Gen. Mark Milley was the first to answer. “I have not personally had a conversation.” As Mr. Graham’s roll call continued, Navy Adm. John Richardson, Marine Corps. Gen. Robert Neller and Air Force Gen. David Goldfein gave the same answer: “No.”

No kidding. They know what their boss does and doesn't want to hear, and they don't give him any bad news. He has a track record of firing flag officers who do so.