U.S. Commander Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie in the Middle East announced that 2,200 U.S. troops will withdraw from Iraq by the end of this month. The announcement was made alongside the Iraqi Minister of Defense as a sign that the troop reduction decision was made in consultation with the government of Iraq.
Imagine handling a post war situation so badly you end up making saddam hussein a martyr.
Orange Man Good!!
Good, now get the rest out.
Why waste good troops on the Middle East when you can use them to intimidate your own country?