The Trump transition team is compiling a list of senior military officers involved in the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan and exploring the possibility of court-martialing them for their involvement. They are considering creating a commission to investigate the decision-making process behind the withdrawal and whether the officers could face charges as serious as treason. President-elect Donald Trump has criticized the withdrawal as a humiliating failure and has called for a review of the decision-making process.
The withdrawal, blamed on both Trump and Biden administrations, was completed by President Joe Biden, who ordered all U.S. forces to leave Afghanistan. The chaotic withdrawal resulted in a deadly attack at Abbey Gate and a mistaken U.S. airstrike that killed innocent civilians. Trump’s choice for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, has criticized the withdrawal, calling it a humiliating retreat and a disgrace to the U.S. military. He has called for senior military leaders involved in the withdrawal to be held accountable.
The transition team is considering recalling several commanders to active duty for possible charges, with a focus on setting an example rather than pursuing treason charges. They are also looking to avoid hiring Democratic generals, as Trump did in his first administration, and prioritize policies that strengthen U.S. national security and avoid actions that may violate the Constitution.
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