Bannon’s alleged influence on Trump’s Afghanistan decision and targeting of General McMaster
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The passage suggests internal White House dynamics where Steve Bannon is portrayed as a key voice pushing for a peace approach and personally attacking General McMaster, potentially shaping the Presid Bannon is described as a disruptive voice advocating for peace in Afghanistan. Trump allegedly mocked and dismissed General H.R. McMaster’s surge proposals. McMaster is linked to David Petraeus, hint
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