The US Army has suspended former head of communications Lt Gen (r) GaryVolesky for taunting first lady Jill Biden’s support of abortion rights.
Army spokesperson said the commander of the military branch’s combined armscenter, Lt Gen Theodore Martin, had suspended Volesky from his consultancypending an investigation into whether the tweet in question violateddecorum rules for retired officers.
The tweet was in response to Biden’s June 24 tweet about the SupremeCourt’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade, in which the first lady lamentedthe decision’s impact on women.
An account under Volesky’s name replied: “Glad to see you finally know whata woman is.” Some on the platform interpreted the remark as a verbalpotshot at the Biden White House’s support for the transgender community.
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Before retiring in 2020, Volesky was in charge of US ground forces in Iraqand headed the army’s famed 101st Airborne Division, which is perhaps bestknown for being at the tip of the spear during the invasion of Normandy inthe second world war.
