September 10th 2024.
Kamala Harris, the current Vice President of the United States, has recently received an endorsement from a group of retired high-ranking military commanders. These leaders have expressed their concern about the possibility of Donald Trump returning to the White House and have declared Harris as the only suitable candidate to serve as the country's commander-in-chief. In a letter released by the National Security Leaders for America, the former generals and admirals have described Trump as a threat to the nation's security and democracy.
The retired officers, totaling ten, have emphasized Harris' experience and demonstrated ability to address and handle the most pressing defense and security challenges facing the world today. They have cited her efforts in rallying allies against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, standing in solidarity with allies in the Indo-Pacific against China's provocative actions, and leading the United States in the areas of space and artificial intelligence.
The retired commanders have also placed blame on the former Trump administration for the chaotic withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan in 2021. They specifically mentioned the deal made between American and Taliban officials during Trump's presidency, which resulted in the release of 5000 militant fighters, allowing them to resume combat. This reckless approach, according to the retired officers, hindered the current Biden-Harris administration's ability to execute a more orderly withdrawal and put both US service members and allies at risk.
Throughout the 2021 presidential campaign, Trump and other Republican politicians have targeted Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for their handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal. In a controversial visit to Arlington National Cemetery, Trump honored the US armed forces members who lost their lives in the Kabul airport bombing. However, his use of video and images from this visit has been criticized and rebuked by the US Army for violating rules that prohibit political activities on the sacred grounds.
The US and its allies have spent trillions of dollars over the past two decades to build and maintain a government and military in Afghanistan, with the intention of preventing the country from becoming a safe haven for anti-Western extremists. However, in August 2021, the Taliban rapidly overthrew the Afghan government and military, creating a chaotic and unstable situation. Harris and Trump will have the opportunity to discuss and debate their contrasting views on this issue in a televised presidential debate on Tuesday.
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