But it seems that Donald Trump doesnt know the difference between our allies and our enemies. And Eric Hovdy stands with him and would have voted against the legislation to fund Ukrainians weaponry. Mister Hovdy, look, I think the war in Ukraine is a direct result of the absolute failure in how we left Afghanistan. We pulled out our troops, we left a key strategic military base, we left Americans behind to die, 13 marines that died that day, afghan allies that supported us, that risked their lives. (31:18–31:24)
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Asserts that the war in Ukraine is linked to the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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