The insight highlights Trump's unique approach in the war on terror by deciding to withdraw troops after eliminating all ISIS-controlled territory, unlike any other president. This decision aimed to avoid prolonged and fruitless pursuits in the desert, showcasing a departure from previous strategies. The account provides a firsthand view of the resistance by mid to senior-level bureaucrats in the intelligence, state, and defense departments against Trump's directive, despite the chaos of Mattis resigning. It underscores the complexities and internal conflicts within the decision-making process during that period.
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"Send Me: The True Story of a Mother At War", by Joe Kent.
Joe Kent is a retired 20-year-veteran of our nation’s Special Forces and a widower raising his two young sons in Yacolt, Washington State. His first wife, who also served, was killed while fighting ISIS in Syria. Four years later, he married Heather Kaiser.
0:00:00 - Intro
0:03:45 - Joe Kent. Early Days.
0:09:50 - Entering The Military.
0:21:51 - Selection.
0:29:22 - Shannon Kent.
0:55:57 - Baghdad 2007.
0:58:34 - Meeting Shannon.
1:16:50 - Iraq 2011.
1:57:10 - The Last Deployment.
2:00:45 - Tragedy Strikes.
2:22:22 - Joe Kent Running For Congress.
2:42:06 - How To Stay On The Path.
3:03:53 - Closing Gratitude.
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