Topic: Bill Mcraven

The discussion focuses on the media's use of the phrase "lashed out" to describe Donald Trump's criticisms of retired Admiral Bill McRaven. McRaven, a former Navy SEAL and commander of the operations against Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden, is characterized as a Hillary Clinton supporter. The hosts analyze how news outlets like Mother Jones use specific terminology to signal political alignment.

Mike Morell countered Seymour Hersh's report that Bin Laden's body was dismembered and thrown out of a helicopter. Morell claimed to have seen video and photos of a proper Muslim burial at sea following the body's arrival in Jalalabad. He cited Admiral Bill McRaven's height-comparison test as proof of the body's identity, though the existence of such video evidence remains a point of contention.

The first anniversary of the killing of Osama bin Laden prompts the release of new information regarding the raid in Abbottabad. Hillary Clinton recounts anecdotes about Admiral Bill McRaven's confidence in the Navy SEALs, noting the high frequency of similar special operations conducted by the unit.

Admiral Bill McRaven is identified as the primary architect behind the bin Laden raid and the author of the book "Spec Ops." Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Mike Mullen describes the intense preparation and "steely-eyed glare" of the SEAL team members prior to the mission's execution.