Outrage over NY Times op-ed linking veterans to hate groups

Published April 17, 2014 | The Kelly File | Megyn Kelly

With: Paul Rieckhoff

This is a rush transcript from "The Kelly File," April 17, 2014. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated.

MEGYN KELLY, HOST: Developing tonight, growing anger from veterans across America tonight after a New York Times opinion piece is posted titled "Veterans and White Supremacy." It links America's veterans to hate groups and suggests that somehow, they, the vets represent an increased risk to our safety and our citizenry. And look at the graphic we're about to show you.

Paul Rieckhoff is the founder and CEO of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America and he served as a first lieutenant and infantry rifle platoon leader in the Iraq war from '03 to '04.

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