Who is on the firing line? Trump's transition team preparing list of U.S military officers for court martial

The US President- elect Donald Trump transition team is reportedly compiling a list of senior military officers involved in the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan while exploring the possibility of court-martial proceedings against them, reported NBC News. This initiative includes forming a commission to investigate the decision-making process and execution of the withdrawal while pretty serious charges such as treason being considered.

According to NBC News, however, the legal justification for treason charges remains unclear, as military leaders were following orders from US President Joe Biden.

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Matt Flynn who is the former deputy assistant secretary of defense is eventually said to be leading this effort, although his attorney has denied any involvement with the Donald Trump transition team, noted NBC News. US President-elect Donald Trump has condemned the withdrawal as a ‘humiliation’ while blaming both Joe Biden and his own administration for the chaotic exit.

Critics put forward an argument that the investigation could be politically motivated and reminiscent of authoritarian tactics aimed at targeting dissenting military officials. NBC News asserted that the inquiry seeks to hold accountable those responsible for what many view as a poorly executed withdrawal, which led to significant loss of life and destabilization in Afghanistan.

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What is being done recently by the transition team of US President- elect Donald Trump?
The US President- elect Donald Trump transition team is reportedly compiling a list of senior military officers involved in the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan while exploring the possibility of court-martial proceedings against them.

Who is leading this effort according to recent reports?
Matt Flynn who is the former deputy assistant secretary of defense is eventually said to be leading this effort, although his attorney has denied any involvement with the Donald Trump transition team.
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