Watch Live: Obama Statement on McChrystal
Following a half hour meeting this morning, the president is announcing the fate of his Afghan general.
President Obama fired his top general in Afghanistan after a half-hour meeting this morning—and is announcing Gen. David Petraeus will takeover the role. Click below to watch his statement from the Rose Garden at 1:30 p.m. EST.
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