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Gabbard's remarks from her 2019 presidential campaign were specifically called into question, as she criticized President Trump for allegedly betraying U.S. efforts against Al-Qaeda. This sentiment underscores deep frustrations and conflicting views on the efficacy and morality of U.S. foreign intervention.
The Lived Experience of Military Service
In her defense, Colonel Gabbard clarified her motivations, rooted in her military service following the September 11 attacks. She expressed profound disappointment upon learning about the Obama administration's dual policy initiatives aimed at regime change in Syria, pointing to the CIA's Timber Sycamore program as a disturbing revelation of how U.S. interests sometimes aligned with those of terrorist organizations.