Did Trumpster just say he was waiving the laws of war in Afghanistan?

[TomSlick]

I think when he said he was going to correct the Rules of Engagement, that's what he meant.

I wonder if he has heard of General Yamashita.

[madaboutharry]

1. Trump doesn't know History.

Trump is an ignoramus and a know nothing. He also believes that nothing is ever his responsibility.

I am sure if you asked him about General Yamashita, he would answer something like "I heard he is being recognized more and more these days. I would love to meet him."

[hack89]

2. He can't. The rules of engagement will comply with international law

The military will insist on it.

[TomSlick]

3. You are, of course, correct.

As a retired Army JA, I can assure you the lawyers will be screaming about the Law of War. The question is whether the leaders will think they have been given leave by the CinC.

[hack89]

4. You are assuming they want leave to deviate.

They are not stupid.

[TomSlick]

5. In my experience, with notable exceptions, Army leaders are brilliant people.

It's the notable exceptions that concern me.