Trump and Hegseth cannot say we won't be putting boots on the ground because we need the enemy to think we're willing to use all options. The US media knows this and is using it against Trump.
Exactly my point. They can make any headline they want, if they ask a question that can't be answered for strategic reasons, and frame the non-answer to suit their narrative.
It would all depend on what is meant by boots on the ground. If it means regular armed forces in mass, absolutely not. But, if what is meant is special operations forces sent in to do a particular job and leave, like the Maduro operation, that is possible. We do have personnel and equipment prepositioned I believe in Azerbaijan that specialize in these operations. It all depends on what they need to do. We wouldn't even find out until after a mission was completed.
IMO this is all part of Trump's ambiguity strategy. He doesn't like being predictable. Trolling the press is his specialty.
Media is hyping up articles about "boots on the ground" because Hegseth wouldn't spill the beans on every detail of the plan.
Trump and Hegseth cannot say we won't be putting boots on the ground because we need the enemy to think we're willing to use all options. The US media knows this and is using it against Trump.
Exactly my point. They can make any headline they want, if they ask a question that can't be answered for strategic reasons, and frame the non-answer to suit their narrative.
Absolutley not. No boots on the ground!
It would all depend on what is meant by boots on the ground. If it means regular armed forces in mass, absolutely not. But, if what is meant is special operations forces sent in to do a particular job and leave, like the Maduro operation, that is possible. We do have personnel and equipment prepositioned I believe in Azerbaijan that specialize in these operations. It all depends on what they need to do. We wouldn't even find out until after a mission was completed.
IMO this is all part of Trump's ambiguity strategy. He doesn't like being predictable. Trolling the press is his specialty.
Anything to stir the pot against Trump and his administration.