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Trump Team Eyes Court-Martials, Treason Charges in Afghanistan Withdrawal Probe

Nov 17, 2024, 02:44 AM

According to NBC News, the Trump transition team is compiling a list of current and former U.S. military officers who were involved in the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal and is exploring whether they could be court-martialed for their involvement. The team plans to launch a commission to investigate the chaotic withdrawal, which former President Donald Trump called a "humiliation." Charges of treason are being considered for some officers. The inquiry aims to uncover who was involved in the military's decision-making and how the decisions were made, holding accountable those responsible for leadership failures.