With due respect, on what basis do Gens Kelly & Mattis criticize the media for asking how & why 4 US soldiers were killed in action?

— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) October 19, 2017

This briefing seemed aimed at making press feel guilty for asking questions when fallen soldiers are involved.

— Steve Mullis (@stevemullis) October 19, 2017

Reminder that Niger ambush was deadliest combat incident involving US troops since Trump took office. Of course we’re asking questions. https://t.co/h1kNVxmisE

— Vera Bergengruen (@VeraMBergen) October 19, 2017

Imagine what it will be like if we get into another war. Things move fast when authoritarianism is on the menu.