US army general suspended for mocking Jill Biden’s support of abortion rights

Gary Volesky, three-star general who took on lucrative consulting role, suspended over Twitter post that appeared under his name

The US army has suspended a retired three-star general from a lucrative consultant's role after a social media post appearing under his name taunted first lady Jill Biden's support of abortion rights.

Former top army spokesperson Gary Volesky, who retired as a lieutenant general and earned a silver star for gallantry while serving in Iraq, was making $92 an hour advising military officers, staff and students who were taking part in war games and other similar activities.