The perspective of liberal says:
- Lt. General H.R.
- McMaster criticized Trump for releasing 5000 Taliban fighters, questioning the negotiations before withdrawing from Afghanistan without involving the Afghan government.
- McMaster highlighted the mistake of giving the enemy a timeline for withdrawal and seeking a favorable settlement, criticizing Trump for prioritizing a photo-op at Camp David over effective foreign policy.
- The administration's actions led to concessions to the Taliban and sidelining the Afghan government, while the media focused on criticizing Biden for adhering to Trump's timeline.