Trump mistakenly refers to ousted Lt. Gen. Sylvia as a woman when questioned by press: ‘She’s got problems’

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President Donald Trump mistakenly referred to ousted Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia as “she” after a reporter referenced the lieutenant general only by his rank and last name during her question.

“She’s got problems,” Trump said when asked about the investigation on Thursday. “She’s gonna have big problems. We’re very much looking for leakers.”

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