Army's most senior officer refutes Trump's claim U.S. fights wars to bolster defense industry

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'Many of these leaders have sons and daughters who have gone to combat or may be in combat right now,' General James McConville said.

Army Chief of Staff General James McConville said that only a matter of national security would cause U.S. troops to be sent into combat, contradicting remarks made by President Donald Trump on Monday.

McConville, a 1981 West Point graduate, said during a virtual event for Defense One on Tuesday that many military leaders have family members in the armed forces, which could affect their decision about placing soldiers in harm's way.

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