The Democratic candidate criticized her Republican rival's statements regarding the battle of Mosul, stating that these remarks are further evidence that Donald Trump is unfit to command the United States Armed Forces. On Sunday, October 23 (U.S. time), Donald Trump tweeted, "The attack (to retake) Mosul is going to be a disaster. We warned them months ago (that an attack on Mosul was coming). The United States looks very foolish." Mr. Trump then emphasized in a campaign speech in St. Augustine, a key state in Florida, on Monday that "Now we are stuck in Mosul. The enemy is tougher than they thought. They (the enemy) had a lot of time to prepare." He added, "It's terrible. Horrific conditions are happening. Why did we tell them we wanted to attack [Mosul]?" Hillary Clinton responded to these remarks, stating, "He has practically declared defeat before the battle has even started... He has once again shown the world what it means to have an unqualified commander-in-chief." Mrs. Clinton said her Republican rival has no plan for Mosul; "This is not only wrong but dangerous. It must be stopped on November 8 (the final voting for the U.S. presidential election)." Mrs. Clinton also criticized Trump for calling America "foolish," saying, "Imagine, this is the same person who claims to know more about ISIS than the generals." The battle to retake Mosul began last week, with Iraqi security forces, the army, and national police, along with Kurdish Peshmerga forces, advancing toward the center of the city. Mosul is the most important city in Iraq, which was captured by the extremist group known as the "Islamic State" during its widespread advances two years ago. Iraqi forces practically abandoned the city without showing resistance. However, in recent months, the military and political campaign to retake the captured areas has intensified, and after controlling Fallujah, preparations for the Mosul operation have been ongoing for a long time, leading to the assault on this city in northern Iraq.
Clinton Criticizes Trump's Remarks on the Battle of Mosul
Hillary Clinton criticized Donald Trump's comments about the battle of Mosul, arguing they demonstrate his unfitness for presidential command. Trump suggested the attack would be disastrous and expressed concerns about the enemy's preparedness. This exchange highlights the contentious political climate as the U.S. presidential election approaches.
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📰 What Happened
Hillary Clinton criticized Donald Trump's comments about the battle of Mosul, claiming they show his unfitness for presidential command. Trump expressed concerns about the attack's potential disaster and the enemy's preparedness.
- The battle to retake Mosul began recently with Iraqi and Kurdish forces advancing.
- Mosul is a strategically important city that was captured by ISIS two years ago.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The battle of Mosul is a critical military operation aimed at reclaiming territory from ISIS, which has significant implications for regional stability and U.S. foreign policy.
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