Revoked plea deal with 9/11 defendants
Senator Ted Cruz argued that the plea deal with the 9/11 defendants was revoked due to the White House's desire to close Guantanamo Bay at all costs and a political mandate to pull out of Afghanistan by the anniversary of 9/11.
Key Points
- White House's desire to close Guantanamo Bay
- Political mandate to pull out of Afghanistan by the anniversary of 9/11
- Revocation of plea deal due to political backlash