The Controversial Legacy of Henry Kissinger
Anthony Bourdain, the late celebrity chef and travel documentarian, expressed his strong disdain for former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, particularly regarding the 1969 "secret bombing" of Cambodia and the subsequent American ground invasion. Bourdain, who frequently mentioned his dislike for Kissinger, once stated that he would like to punch him in the face. Kissinger's death has resurfaced Bourdain's comments, highlighting the chef's criticism of Kissinger's foreign policy and its devastating impact on Cambodia. Bourdain believed that Kissinger should be held accountable for his actions, comparing him to war criminal Slobodan Milosevic. Despite never publicly acknowledging Bourdain's criticism, Kissinger remained a controversial figure due to his role in shaping U.S. foreign policy during the Nixon and Ford administrations.
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