September 10th 2024.
A group of retired senior military commanders have come forward to endorse US Vice President Kamala Harris and caution against the possibility of former President Donald Trump returning to the White House. In a letter signed by 10 former generals and admirals, they express their belief that Harris is the most qualified candidate to serve as the country's commander-in-chief.
The signatories, who belong to the National Security Leaders for America, describe Trump as a threat to national security and democracy. They also highlight Harris' track record as Vice President, where she has demonstrated her ability to handle complex defense and security challenges.
The retired commanders commend Harris for her efforts in rallying allies against Russia's aggression in Ukraine and standing in solidarity with partners in the Indo-Pacific region against China's provocative actions. They also credit her for advancing US leadership in areas such as space and artificial intelligence.
The letter also points to the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, which resulted in the death of 13 US service members in a bombing at Kabul airport. The signatories place the blame on the former Trump administration, citing a deal made between the US and Taliban officials that allowed 5000 militants to return to combat.
This haphazard approach, according to the retired commanders, impeded the Biden-Harris administration's efforts to carry out a more orderly withdrawal and put the lives of service members and allies at risk.
During the current presidential campaign, Trump and other Republican politicians have been targeting Harris and her running mate, President Joe Biden, for their handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal. Trump's recent controversial visit to Arlington National Cemetery to honor those killed in the Kabul bombing also received criticism from the US Army for violating rules against political activity on the sacred grounds.
The withdrawal from Afghanistan marked the end of a nearly two-decade-long occupation by US and allied forces, which was launched to eliminate the al-Qaida militants responsible for the 9/11 attacks. The Taliban's sheltering of al-Qaida's leader, Osama bin Laden, was one of the main reasons for the invasion.
In August of 2021, the Taliban swiftly took over the Afghan government and military, which the US and its allies had spent trillions of dollars building in hopes of preventing the country from becoming a safe haven for anti-Western extremists.
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