Trump’s team is reportedly assembling a list of military personnel who may face court-martial due to their involvement in the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, according to NBC News. Sources indicate that charges as severe as treason are under consideration.

This initiative is being led by Matt Flynn, a former deputy assistant secretary of defense for counternarcotics, as reported by the network on Sunday, referencing a US official and an anonymous individual familiar with the situation. Flynn is expected to head a commission that will investigate the origins of the two-decade conflict and the execution of the withdrawal.

“They are approaching this matter with utmost seriousness,” stated the second source, emphasizing their intention to establish a precedent.

The first source mentioned that some commanders might be recalled to active duty to confront potential charges.

In 2020, Trump negotiated an agreement with the Taliban to withdraw approximately 13,000 US troops from Afghanistan within a year, contingent upon the Taliban’s commitment to cease hostilities and allow for a peaceful exit. However, after President Joe Biden postponed the withdrawal by three months, the Taliban deemed the agreement void and swiftly reclaimed control of Afghanistan.

As militants advanced towards Kabul, President Biden expedited the withdrawal of U.S. forces, resulting in some civilian personnel being left behind and significant military assets, valued at tens of billions of dollars, falling into Taliban control. This withdrawal was marked by a suicide bombing at Hamid Karzai International Airport, which claimed the lives of 13 American service members and 170 civilians.

Former President Trump has consistently labeled the withdrawal as a “humiliation” and “the most embarrassing day in the history of our country.” His defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth, has echoed similar sentiments, criticizing the military leadership responsible for the operation.

“These generals deceived us. They mismanaged the situation. They breached their oath. They failed and brought disgrace upon our troops and our nation. Their actions led to unnecessary loss of life,” he stated in his book, ‘The War on Warriors’. “Yet, they remain in their positions. Even worse, they continue to undermine our military and its core values.”

In contrast, Flynn has refuted any connection to the alleged plan. “Matt Flynn has no association with the Trump transition team, let alone leading any review related to military justice issues,” his attorney informed NBC, emphasizing that “no one has sought Mr. Flynn’s opinion on this hypothetical legal matter.”

“A source close to Trump’s campaign remarked that the individuals promoting this narrative seem to be typical self-serving insiders from Washington, D.C., looking to enhance their own prospects for administration roles.”