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Trump wants generals involved in Afghanistan withdrawal fired

  • Trump called for the firing of U.S. Military generals involved in the Afghanistan withdrawal, stating, "if I had his place, I’d fire every single one of them".
  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a review of the 2021 withdrawal, aiming for "full accountability" for the operation.
  • The withdrawal resulted in the deaths of 13 U.S. Service members and left behind American citizens.
  • Trump expressed concern over the Taliban profiting from U.S. Military equipment left in Afghanistan, stating it has become "one of the biggest sellers of military equipment in the world".
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Hegseth announces Pentagon will conduct 'complete review' of Afghanistan withdrawal

Hegseth and President Donald Trump promised accountability for the withdrawal ahead of the first full Cabinet meeting of the new administration, with Trump stating that Hegseth should fire all the generals involved in the evacuation.

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President Trump Wants HEADS TO ROLL, Hegseth Announces New Investigation – ‘Will Be Full Accountability’ * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Joshua C.

Predating the last presidential campaign, one issue stood out among all others in a way that even democrats — at the time — were willing to admit was an abject failure of the highest degree. The catastrophic withdrawal from Afghanistan was likely one of the most embarrassing failures in United States history, militarily and diplomatically. Calls immediately went out for some form of accountability within the ranks of the political class in Washi…

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Trump Suggests Pete Hegseth Should Fire Every Single General Involved in the Botched Afghanistan Withdrawal

In a striking cabinet meeting moment, Trump urges Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to dismiss all generals involved in the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal, igniting discussions on accountability and leadership in U.S. military operations.

·United States
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Trump encourages Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to ‘fire every single’ general involved in botched Afghanistan withdrawal

President Trump argued on Wednesday  that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should “fire every single” US military general involved in the Biden administration’s botched withdrawal from Afghanistan.

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Trump signals more firings of military leaders

Senior officers involved in the U.S. pullout from Afghanistan are “going to be largely gone,” he said.

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Trump: Fire 'Every Single' General Involved in Afghanistan Withdrawal

Trump gestured to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a cabinet meeting.

·Washington, United States
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The Hill broke the news in Washington, United States on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
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