Sorry you're confused. Let me help you. It means that "familiar with his thinking" is a bullshit source... and then Spencer just came out and denied it publicly (Google it). "Military officials" could be anyone. Or no one. That's how they do it. It really do be like that. They fabricate sources and stories.
I read the article. With the typical, 90% leftist bullshit we expect from NBC, there were a couple interesting, probable truths in it.
The only real insubordination I see is from reporters in how they are presenting these stories.
If you check Mr. Honkamerica's history, you'll see that he is a thoroughly indoctrinated mindslave, so you may need to be patient.
Sorry you're confused. Let me help you. It means that "familiar with his thinking" is a bullshit source... and then Spencer just came out and denied it publicly (Google it). "Military officials" could be anyone. Or no one. That's how they do it. It really do be like that. They fabricate sources and stories.