A raid is hardly a war, and attempting to rescue American hostages is precisely what most of those who live on the tip of the spear live for, and they go forth on these missions, not just willingly, with bells on and risk death because it's worth it. There is no greater love than he who lays down his life for his friends, and no greater glory for a soldier than laying down your life to save your civilian countrymen (countrywomen). It is literally why every soldier who enlists for patriotic reasons enlists; to stand on the side of light against the darkness.
It is a leftist talking point, and it is not just asinine, but completely insulting.
Trump hardly needs to be defended. On another note, figure the odds that Trump wouldn't crush these non-state actors in both the UAE and Afghanistan for breaking the brokered agreement. There are still civilians on the ground in Afghanistan. I am certain there are a plethora of FOs to CFF some smart munitions and cut off the head of the snake in their moment of triumph. We should have sat the SD diplomats down at the table in the UAE and then immediately put bullets in the back of every Taliban turban as we bombed every leader from commander to Mullah. Doesn't even violate the fucking Church Committee's bullshit because they are not state actors.
At least then the entire world would not consider us militarily weak and a treacherous ally. Right now we are at the lowest level internationally in my lifetime. Watch out enemies to make huge moves in the coming years. I would not be surprised if this display of cowardice, fecklessness, and treachery resulted in invasions of Ukraine and Taiwan.