Summary

Donald Trump, speaking at the Justice Department, called for jailing officials behind the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal and defended allies while attacking critics.

He praised Judge Aileen Cannon, who dismissed his classified documents case, and condemned those who criticized her.

Trump called former special counsel Jack Smith “deranged” and referred to Jan. 6 defendants as “hostages.”

His remarks, delivered before Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel, underscore his escalated rhetoric on retribution now that he holds presidential power again.

  • EvacuateSoul@lemmy.world
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    13 hours ago

    He did actually extend from May to September, but still it was too fast trying to honor the spirit of speedy withdrawal Trump had negotiated.

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      11 hours ago

      The military was dragging its feet and Biden had enough of it.

      Didn’t Obama want to get out of Afghanistan but the military couldn’t be rushed?

      • Madison420@lemmy.world
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        8 hours ago

        Correct. Pullouts rapidly always lead to power vacuums you can’t just dip out and expect things to workout. I dunno if you’ve been around a daycare when the teacher leaves but the reactions are similar.