WASHINGTON DC (SR) - President Barack Obama fired General Stanley McChrystal Wednesday morning, in response to quotes in a Rolling Stone article critical of the administration's war effort.
The source said Obama "really gave it" to McChrystal in the meeting, "yelling and cursing at him, then forcing the general to do push-ups while Vice President Biden pelted him with grapes."
After relieving Gen. McChrystal of his duties, the President attempted to ceremonially tear the general's stars from his uniform, only to suffer several puncture wounds and a mildly sprained wrist.
McChrystal left the White House without giving a statement. At this point, we are waiting for official word from the administration confirming the firing and identifying a successor to head the military effort in Afghanistan.
UPDATE: The White House claims McChrystal resigned (we know better), and that Gen. David Patraeus has been named to succeed him.
Grapes of wrath: McChrystal leaves White House after meeting with President
