In 1933, Marine Corps General Smedley Butler testified before Congress that fascists were trying to recruit him for a coup. My understanding is that historians don't put much stock in Butler's testimony, but I don't understand why? What incentive would Butler have to make up the conspiracy? | AskHistorians Archive Observer

In 1933, Marine Corps General Smedley Butler testified before Congress that fascists were trying to recruit him for a coup. My understanding is that historians don't put much stock in Butler's testimony, but I don't understand why? What incentive would Butler have to make up the conspiracy?

by PokerPirate

And did Butler experience any negative repercussions for "making up" this conspiracy?

Georgy_K_Zhukov

Thee Business Plot has come up before here, so this recent thread with a response from /u/Rocket_J_SQ should be of interest, although more can always be said!