The ‘Jolene doctrine’: retired US army general likens Trump foreign policy to Dolly Parton song
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Retired US Army General Stanley McChrystal, former commander of NATO forces in Afghanistan, criticized Donald Trump's foreign policy at the Tulane University book festival. McChrystal likened Trump's approach to the Dolly Parton song "Jolene," suggesting the US is acting on the principle of "we should do because we can." He expressed concern that the world is beginning to perceive the US in this way, referencing recent military strikes in Nigeria, Venezuela, and Iran. McChrystal's remarks carry weight due to his distinguished military career, including roles in the capture of Saddam Hussein and the killing of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. A White House spokesperson responded by stating that Trump has restored the US's leadership role in the world.
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