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Lawrence Wilkerson
Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired)
Chief of Staff to Secretary of State Colin Powell; Whistleblower on Iraq War lies
Overview
Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson served as Chief of Staff to Secretary of State Colin Powell and later became a prominent whistleblower exposing how the Bush administration lied to justify the Iraq War. He revealed the manipulation of intelligence and the "cabal" that drove the U.S. into an illegal war.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Exposed Bush administration lies about Iraq WMD
Revealed manipulation of intelligence by Cheney-Rumsfeld cabal
Testified that Powell's UN speech was based on lies
Related Investigations (1)
Known Associates & Connections
Colin Powell
Former boss, Secretary of State
Sources & Documentation
1 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- June 15, 1945
- Birthplace
- Gaffney, South Carolina, USA
Education
- •Virginia Military Institute, B.S.
- •University of Virginia, M.A.
Key Timeline
June 15, 1945
Born in Gaffney, South Carolina
2002-2005
Chief of Staff to Secretary of State Colin Powell
2005
Retires from Army
2006
Becomes whistleblower on Iraq War lies