Trump Team Eyes Court-Martial for Military Leaders Over Afghanistan Withdrawal
The transition team is reportedly compiling a list of officers for possible legal action concerning the 2021 withdrawal.
- President-elect Trump's transition team is considering a commission to investigate the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal.
- Reports suggest that military leaders involved in the withdrawal could face charges, potentially as severe as treason.
- The initiative is seen by some as reminiscent of tactics used by authoritarian regimes, drawing criticism from various political figures.
- Trump's nominee for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, supports a significant overhaul of Pentagon leadership, citing mismanagement in the withdrawal.
- The Trump transition team has not officially commented on these reports, and some sources suggest the plans are speculative.