Former Trump Official Warns Middle East is More Dangerous for U.S. Troops Under Biden-Harris

Retired Lt. General H.R. McMaster, former national security adviser under President Donald Trump, issued a stark warning about the growing dangers facing U.S. troops in the Middle East under the Biden-Harris administration. During a Sunday interview on CBS News’s “Face The Nation,” McMaster expressed deep concerns over the administration’s unwillingness to allow American forces to adequately defend themselves against increasing Iranian aggression.

McMaster, who played a pivotal role in shaping U.S. military strategy during the Trump administration, pointed out that the current leadership’s reluctance to confront Iran is placing American troops in jeopardy. “What I’m concerned about is that those forces will be constrained in what they’re able to do in response,” McMaster said, highlighting that the administration seems hesitant to acknowledge the true source of regional violence: Iran.

Key Points from McMaster’s Interview:

• McMaster criticized the Biden-Harris administration for not allowing U.S. forces to respond robustly to threats, particularly those stemming from Iran.

• He warned that Iran is exploiting the situation, fueling conflicts across the region by supplying weapons to proxies in Lebanon, Syria, and the West Bank, all while racing to develop nuclear capabilities.

• McMaster rejected the notion of de-escalation, arguing that the administration’s passive stance toward Iran only emboldens the regime to escalate further without facing consequences.

McMaster’s remarks come at a time of heightened tension in the Middle East, with U.S. troops increasingly at risk due to the volatile environment. He argued that the administration’s focus on "turning down the temperature" and managing escalation is not only ineffective but dangerous, as it allows Iran to act with impunity.

The retired general emphasized that Iran's strategy involves sacrificing countless lives across the Arab world to achieve its goal of destroying Israel, a threat that demands direct and decisive action from the U.S. "The return address is Iran," McMaster stated, urging the Biden-Harris administration to recognize and address the root of the violence in the region.

As U.S. troops remain deployed across the Middle East, McMaster’s warning serves as a critical reminder of the dangers posed by the current administration's approach to foreign policy. The safety of American forces, and the stability of the region, may well depend on a shift in strategy that prioritizes confronting Iran’s aggression head-on.

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