CNN: Trump Learns Age-Old Lesson with Busted Afghan Initiative

September 10, 2019

Following the Taliban’s recent attack in Kabul, which killed a US soldier, O’Melveny partner Lisa Monaco appeared on CNN to discuss the Taliban’s commitment to a peace deal.

“Well it really makes you question [the Taliban’s] commitment to any of the commitments we’re trying to get out of them. One, a ceasefire, which we know they haven’t committed to. Two, renouncing, which they’ve never done, 9/11,” said Monaco. “So, how can we trust that they’ll make good on their commitments if they refuse to agree to a ceasefire and they continue these attacks, even while they’re being invited to Camp David?”

To watch the full segment, click here.