Trump’s Afghan Gamble Now Rests on General He Doubted The U.S. president has empowered Gen. John W. Nicholson Jr., his top commander in Afghanistan, with new authorities — only after talking about firing him. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Jim Mattis Says He and Trump ‘Never Talked About Me Leaving’Australian Leader Considers Moving Embassy to Jerusalem From Tel AvivChinese Internet Star Detained for ‘Disrespectful’ Version of National AnthemHarry and Meghan Charm Sometimes Skeptical Subjects in AustraliaNigerian Militants Kill 2nd Captive Aid Worker, Government SaysSaudi Crown Prince to Pompeo: We Are ‘Allies’