Well, yes.
If we set all the administration bullshit* aside, that seems to have happened. All the reports support that conclusion.
In a matter of minutes.
Let me ask a really stupid question...
If the commander of a battalion is ordered to surrender all the troops under his command to the enemy, and he ignores the order, can he be legally court martialed?
Stating the question in a clearer way, is the President of the United States immune to prosecution for any and all crimes while in office?
Can't the House impeach him for criminal incompetence?
The two ex-SEALs who ignored orders not to assist are (rightly so) being hailed as heroes.
In that context, General Ham HAD TO MAKE THE SAME CALL.
I see him as a patriot if he, in fact, ignored the call to stand down and made an effort to rescue dozens of Americans. Remember, the two SEALs saved 30 or so lives before they were killed 7 hours into the attack.
Obama not only left the four dead men behind, he was willing to let dozens die for political reasons.