Trump Team Investigates 2021 Afghanistan Withdrawal

Donald Trump's transition team is investigating senior military officers involved in the controversial 2021 withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, considering court martial for those deemed responsible. Reports indicate that a commission may be formed to scrutinize the withdrawal's execution and decision-making processes, with potential charges including treason. The chaotic exit led to the deaths of 13 U.S. service members and numerous Afghan civilians, prompting Republican lawmakers to criticize the Biden administration's handling of the situation. Trump's team, led by former deputy assistant secretary of defense Matt Flynn, is taking these discussions seriously as part of a broader review of U.S. involvement in Afghanistan. The inquiry reflects Trump's longstanding condemnation of the withdrawal, which he labeled as a 'humiliation' for the nation. This investigation follows ongoing tensions and criticisms surrounding the Biden administration's approach to the withdrawal and its aftermath.