The Jesse Kelly Show Hour 1: Remembering Abbey Gate
Aug 27, 2025
This discussion marks the anniversary of the Abbey Gate attack, honoring the fallen while holding leaders accountable. Insights into the historical context of U.S. military engagements reveal disillusionment among veterans, particularly regarding the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan. Personal tales of sacrifice intertwine with critiques of leadership decisions. The dialogue addresses the importance of remembering those who served and illuminates the painful realities of military conflict, wrapped in a blend of somber reflection and lighter moments.
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Two Duties Owed To Service Members
- Jesse Kelly argues a country owes two duties to service members: don't throw their lives away and honor their sacrifice afterward.
- He asserts incompetence and corruption violated both duties in the Abbey Gate episode.
Two-Decade Mission Drift
- Kelly recounts how mission drift made the Afghanistan war last 20 years without clear goals.
- He ties prolonged, unclear missions to wasted blood and disillusioned veterans.
Optics Drove The Hasty Withdrawal
- Kelly contends the Biden withdrawal was rushed for political optics around the 20th anniversary of 9/11.
- He argues the haste ignored military realities and set conditions for collapse.
