Oud-defensieminister Donald Rumsfeld (88) overleden
Donald Rumsfeld (88), de Amerikaanse oud-minister van Defensie en voormalig presidentskandidaat, is overleden. Dat heeft zijn familie in een verklaring bekendgemaakt. De lange en indrukwekkende carrière van Rumsfeld werd aan het eind overschaduwd door de mislukte oorlogen in Afghanistan en Irak. Lees verder bij de Gelderlander.
Oud-defensieminister Donald Rumsfeld (88) overleden https://t.co/UuSyqrBZzo
— De Gelderlander (@DeGelderlander) June 30, 2021
Donald Rumsfeld's famous quote was in response to a question over Iraq and weapons of mass destruction.
Find out more following his death: https://t.co/eRXSLbWNyU pic.twitter.com/74cqmM3eOh
— Sky News (@SkyNews) June 30, 2021
On December 20, 1983, Donald Rumsfeld met with Iraqi President Saddam Hussein and smiled and shook hands while Iraq was using illegal chemical weapons.
On March 19, 2003, Rumsfeld led the US in an unprovoked war against Iraq over false accusations of weapons of mass destruction. pic.twitter.com/9TtYRnvry6
— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) June 30, 2021
Rare Democrat statement on the passing of Donald Rumsfeld via Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV):
“Secretary Rumsfeld guided the United States through tumultuous times, and our nation is forever grateful for his service.” pic.twitter.com/nx6vgO4QK2
— Nathaniel Reed (@ReedReports) June 30, 2021
