God bless Grenell.
That bitch was in a fucking hurry to get out of that room.
Yep.
Who's in control, again?
When in doubt, think about the "optics". How is the MSM treating their guy, Biden, now? What's the reaction from everyone of all spectrum of thought? Humanitarians are aghast. So are fighters against trafficking. The right being pissed is a given, sure. But think about how many on the left are now thinking Biden's a major fuck up. Only the most staunch (delusional) yellow-dogs (and CCP puppets) are defending that speech, and what's happening. Comparisons to Saigon were on point, so the old hippies and Vietnam vets are fucking losing it. This is something people on each side of the aisle are bitching about. And Milley is up there in the blame with Biden and others.
There was no clean way to do it. So, negotiate some deals (under PDJT) with the people that will end up taking it back. Part of that negotiation might be some "concessions" we make with the soon-to-be "leadership". Let them have it – too costly in the long game. Plan it for when there's a "transition of power" on our end, and let the optics take care of the rest. That's about the best lemonade I can make of it, and it's certainly as plausible as any other theory you're going to hear.
See?