Trump’s first cabinet meeting on Wednesday was full of great moments and this was one of them.
When a journalist asked if the generals involved in the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan under Joe Biden were still employed, Trump suggested that Hegseth should fire every single one of them. Hegseth followed up by saying that an investigation is currently underway.
The Afghanistan withdrawal was an absolute mess which culminated in the deaths of 13 American service members. Biden’s approval rating never recovered after the episode.
The Hill reported:
Trump wants generals involved in Afghanistan withdrawal fired
President Trump said “every single one” of the military generals involved in the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan should be fired, seated next to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday.
Trump was questioned about whether his…