Trump's transition team explores court-martialing military officers over the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal.

The Trump transition team is reportedly compiling a list of military officers involved in the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal, exploring the possibility of court-martialing them, including charges as serious as treason. The team is considering creating a commission to investigate the withdrawal's decision-making and execution, though the legal basis for treason charges is unclear, as officers were following President Biden's orders. Critics argue that both the Trump and Biden administrations share responsibility for the chaotic exit.

November 17, 2024
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