Donald Trump, the U.S. President-elect, once again sharply criticized the manner in which American forces withdrew from Afghanistan, emphasizing that the process would have been conducted differently under his leadership.
Trump claimed that he, too, would have withdrawn from Afghanistan, but in a way that maintained honor and strength. He argued that, under his leadership, the Taliban would not have been able to parade around with U.S. military equipment.
These comments continued his criticism of Joe Biden’s administration, as Trump described the U.S. withdrawal as one of the greatest failures in American history. He asserted that the way it was handled not only damaged America’s international reputation but also strengthened its enemies.
Trump further stated that, during his presidency, the withdrawal would have been carefully planned to prevent military equipment from falling into Taliban hands, ensuring that the U.S. retained control of the situation until the very end.
