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Former National Security Adviser Blames Trump For Afghanistan Chaos

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Retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, who served as national security adviser under former President Donald Trump, recently commented on Trump's role in the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021. McMaster revealed that Trump initially decided to maintain a US presence in Afghanistan but later reversed course, leading to an agreement with the Taliban for US troops to withdraw by May 2021.

McMaster expressed his belief that Trump's indecision and susceptibility to manipulation played a significant role in the criticized withdrawal. He highlighted how Trump was influenced by slogans like 'End the endless wars' and 'Afghanistan is a graveyard of empires.'

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