Take the following as truth: Through his relationship with Mullah Omar-and the monetary and other benefits that it brought the Taliban-Bin Ladin was able to circumvent restrictions; Mullah Omar would stand by him even when otherTaliban leaders raised objections.
Then the following statement: "Bin Ladin gained ruling authority over the Taliban through his personal connection to Mullah Omar." is true, false, or inconclusive?
Answer: False