Trump and Hegseth Push for Accountability in Afghanistan Withdrawal Review

The Pentagon is conducting a comprehensive review of the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal, with Trump and Hegseth emphasizing leadership changes and equipment recovery.

President Trump criticized military leaders involved in the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal, calling for their dismissal during a Cabinet meeting.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a full Pentagon review of the withdrawal, promising accountability for the chaotic and deadly exit.
The 2021 withdrawal, initiated under an agreement by Trump and executed under Biden, saw the Taliban seize U.S. equipment and control of Afghanistan in weeks.
Trump suggested recovering military equipment left behind and claimed the Taliban is profiting from selling U.S. gear on a large scale.
The Trump administration is making significant changes at the Department of Defense, including leadership replacements and policy shifts.