Famous Author Absolutely Loses It on NBC Anchor Brian Williams Over False Iraq War Story

After NBC anchor Brian Williams recanted his longstanding claim that he was onboard a helicopter that was forced down by RPG and smalls arms fire during the Iraq War in 2003, best-selling author Brad Thor went on a relentless tirade against the embattled newsman.

Williams has repeatedly claimed that after his helicopter was forced down, he and his NBC News team were "rescued, surrounded and kept alive by an armor mechanized platoon from the U.S. Army 3rd Infantry." He was forced to recant his story and apologize after soldiers who were actually there called him out online.

Thor argued Williams has no credibility left, called for his firing and even called him a “total a**hole.”

Read Thor’s Twitter rant on Williams below (Warning: Some strong language):

This is beyond insane. @NBCNews should fire @BWilliams. "I Lied About Being In Helicopter Shot Down By RPG in Iraq" https://t.co/KvdOsXvLSA

— Brad Thor (@BradThor) February 4, 2015

"Fog of memory" my ass, @BWilliams. Here's a photo of some Americans who actually were shot down in a helicopter. pic.twitter.com/4JTDnVVInO

— Brad Thor (@BradThor)

February 4, 2015

Suggestion for @NBCNightlyNews: when you fire @BWilliams, here's someone w/ more credibility to replace him. @NBCNews pic.twitter.com/x0Y0cnzHUZ

— Brad Thor (@BradThor) February 4, 2015

The Moon Landing, The Signing Of the Declaration of Independence, The Battle of the Bulge... #OtherFakeMomentsInBrianWilliamsLife

— Brad Thor (@BradThor)

February 4, 2015

Twitter moves pretty fast. So before someone beats me to it, let me say @BWilliams - you are a complete and total asshole.

— Brad Thor (@BradThor) February 4, 2015

Read more about Williams' recanted story as well as his full apology here.

(H/T: Twitchy)

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