Inside the Chaos: Trump Aide's Failed Attempt at Afghanistan Withdrawal Revealed in New Book
In his book "Tired of Winning: Donald Trump and the End of the Grand Old Party," ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl reveals that former Trump aide Johnny McEntee led a chaotic attempt to initiate a U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan in the final days of Trump's presidency. McEntee, who had become the director of the Presidential Personnel Office, wrote a list of tasks for Trump, including withdrawing forces from Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and Africa. However, confusion arose when McEntee and his assistant drafted a presidential directive without proper procedures, leading to questions from top officials. Ultimately, Trump dropped the idea after realizing the complexity of the withdrawal process.