How ironic, then, to learn the term is better applied domestically. It turns out, not only was the U.S. government subsidizing war through the tacit approval and use of drug money abroad, but that American special forces operatives were running drugs on the side, sometimes utilizing military equipment and vehicles, while also pocketing millions of dollars in discretionary funds, all without any greater or noble purpose than boredom and greed.
The report unveils a troubling arrangement where soldiers were selected based on appearance and political alignment, violating the military's tradition of political neutrality.
Trump emphasized the historical significance of Fort Bragg, highlighting how it has been a site of many victories, asserting the importance of its name to military heritage.