Trump says he and Milley clashed over leaving equipment in Afghanistan

President Donald Trump and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley clashed over the decision to leave equipment in Afghanistan as the U.S. withdrew troops in 2021. Trump, known for his push to recover billions of dollars’ worth of equipment left behind by U.S. troops, revealed that Milley argued it was more cost-effective to leave the equipment in Afghanistan.

During a recent Cabinet meeting, Trump criticized Milley, stating, “That’s when I knew he was an idiot. Didn’t take long to figure that one out. But they left all that equipment. But they left their dignity behind. It was the most embarrassing moment, in my opinion, in the history of our country. Not that we got out. We should have not been there, but that we got out the way we did with great embarrassment and loss of life.”

The decision to leave equipment in Afghanistan sparked controversy and debate among military and political leaders. Trump’s remarks shed light on the internal disagreements and differing perspectives within the administration during the withdrawal process.

As this story continues to develop, stay tuned for updates on the ongoing fallout from the U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021.

Written by Diana Stancy, a politics reporter with Fox News Digital covering the White House.