The Trump transition team is reportedly compiling a list of key military officers involved in the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan for potential court-martials and other penalties.
The team is investigating whether to convene a commission to examine the withdrawal effort, including whether any actions on the part of these officials rose to the level of treason or other criminal charges, NBC News reported.
Two sources told the news outlet that the team could potentially recall members of leadership to active duty and possibly charge them with various offenses.
“It’s not clear the Trump administration would pursue treason charges, and instead could focus on lesser charges that highlight the officers’ involvement. ‘They want to set an example,’ said the person with knowledge of the plan.”
The commission would look into how the United States first…
