During his campaign, Donald Trump said American generals were not being listened to, and he vowed to give them increased authority. Now, he’s given Defense Secretary — and former General — James Mattis unilateral command of the action in Afghanistan. Paul McLeary, who covers national security and the Pentagon for Foreign Policy, assesses the role of additional US troops and what "winning" might mean.
Trump gives Mattis authority on Afghanistan troop levels
Credits
Guest:
Paul McLeary - Foreign Policy magazine -
@paulmcleary
Host:
Warren Olney
Producers:
Andrea Brody,
Luke Vander Ploeg,
Katie Cooper