‘Not a global police force’: Pentagon to report to Trump on departure from Afghanistan ahead of electoral calendar
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Several reports now indicate that President Trump wants to withdraw all American troops from Afghanistan in the November elections, after a fragile historic ceasefire and a truce agreement with the Taliban, which recently shows signs of retention, being given that an exchange of the main prisoners have been successful in the last few days integral part of the agreement.
Trump tweeted about it Wednesday morning, again citing what made his foreign policy attractive in the 2016 campaign to reject the neo-conservative idea of being the “ global police force ”, rather than put the United States first.
“We are acting as a police force and not as a combat force as we are in Afghanistan. After 19 years, it is time for them to look after their own country. “
We are acting as a police force and not as a combat force as we are in Afghanistan. After 19, it’s time for them to keep an eye on their own country. Bring our soldiers home, but watch what’s going on and strike with thunder like never before, if necessary.
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– Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 27, 2020
Given his previous promises to his base and to the country, if Trump is truly holding on to what previous administrations failed (a definitive exit from the Afghan quagmire), it could give him a big boost before November.
He made similar comments the day before, Tuesday. “We are 19 years old and, yes, I think that’s enough … We can always come back if we want.” He said at a press conference in the White House. “We want to bring our soldiers home,” he said. highlighted
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“We are not supposed to be a police force, we are supposed to be a fighting force.” Said Trump.
At the press conference, he was asked if the Thanksgiving holiday of November 26 would be an appropriate goal. Triumph answered: “Do not. I have no objective But as soon as it is reasonable. Over a period of time but as soon as it is reasonable.”
But New York Times reports Trump may consider at least an earlier, ambitious withdrawal date before November 3 Election Day:
Senior military officials are ready to inform President Trump in the coming days of the options to withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan., with a possible timetable for the withdrawal of forces before the presidential election, according to officials familiar with the plans.
The proposal for a full November recall reflects an understanding among military commanders that such a calendar could be Trump’s preferred option, as it could help fuel his campaign.
But they plan to propose and argue for a slower withdrawal schedule, authorities said.
But of course, just like with the similar “schedules” developed above, this will be much easier said than done, as the generals already argue that a “quick” exit would condemn the formidable truce between the United United, the Taliban and the Afghan national government in Kabul.
Most likely, the same discussion could take place once we reach America’s longest 20th anniversary. – and frankly, a largely “forgotten” war.