McChrystal Warns Trump's Foreign Policy

0:00What's up, Adelaide? This is Adelaide News today, bringing you the city's fastest updates on what is happening now. Retired Army General Stanley McChrystal, who once commanded NATO forces in Afghanistan, has sharp words for Donald Trump's foreign policy in his second term. He likened it to Dolly Parton's 1973 hit Jolene, warning that America risks acting just because it has the power to, without deeper, thought. Recently, that approach showed up in several bold moves. The U.S. launched strikes over Christmas and Northwest Nigeria, targeting Islamic State fighters. On January 3rd, forces seized Venezuela's leader Nicholas Maduro on charges of drugs, weapons, and narco terrorism. Then on February 28th, the U.S. and Israel jointly struck Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Trump also threatened military action to take Greenland before backing off. McChrystal brings serious credentials to the table. As a special forces leader, he helped capture Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein in 2003, and take out al-Qaeda's Abu Musab al-Zarqawi in 2006.

1:08President Obama later replaced him with General David Petraeus over controversy. The White House fired back, claiming Trump restored U.S. leadership in the free world. University of Missouri historian Jay Sexton echoed the concern, saying the administration acts without restraint, and my regret it later. McChrystal's stressed allies are vital, insisting no country can succeed alone. Officials worried Trump's fixation on Greenland could strain NATO ties further and spark more trouble ahead. D&M is brought to you by our sponsor. Press play. Put your head down. The sound is already there. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.