The former president made reference to the Iraq helicopter scandal which nearly ended the veteran anchor's career in 2015.
Insults " the former president referenced the journalist as"Lyin' Brian Williams" at least four times on the social media platform before he was banned from it in wake of the January 6 attack on the Capitol.after he was found to have made false statements about his experience covering the Iraq war. He frequently claimed to have been in a helicopter that had been shot down by enemy fire in 2003.
His telling of the story was disputed by veterans who were on the helicopter that was actually hit by enemy fire.FacebookReplying to Reynolds on Facebook, Williams apologized and said the"fog of memory over 12 years" made him say he was on the helicopter which was shot at. In a statement confirming his departure, Williams said:"Following much reflection, and after 28 years with the company, I have decided to leave NBC upon the completion of my current contract in December.
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