It was a poor choice of words in the immediate aftermath of an attempted assassination of the President. People under extreme pressure (yes, even government officials) sometimes react awkwardly in such situations.
IMO, it was the press who blew this WAY out of proportion, and the suckers in the American public bought it.
I don’t think it was a ‘power grab’ of any sort. Haig was a true patriot and, despite his gaffe, knew how our system of government worked.
Give the guy a break. He served well. RIP, General Haig.
He was a great and accomplished American, I liked him.
That being said, I always thought he was afflicted a bit with Bob Barker syndrome.
you are most likely right...
I saw it live and was stunned by his words....