“Nobody was told to stand down” a lie.
“This was a spontaneous demonstration” a lie.
Moreover if I were six hours into what would be an eight hour firefight - I would be SURE that American forces were on their way. We owe our diplomats, and the men protecting them, at least that much - that when we know they are in trouble we send forces - to avenge them and secure the site even if we think it will be too late to save them.
Not only that but, the site needed to be secured for national security reasons.
Whatever was going on there is now open to the terrorists.
Best said ever! ........................................................................................................... FRegards