Trump is serious about ending America’s longest war

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In May, Will Ruger wrote in the National Interest: “President Trump has correctly concluded that a full and speedy withdrawal of our troops is imperative. Our national interest isn’t served by continuing to wage a futile battle but by exiting it.”

Ruger is the vice president for research and policy at the Charles Koch Institute. On Friday, it was reported that Ruger is Trump’s choice to be the next ambassador to Afghanistan.

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