Bush faced criticism for his handling of the Iraq War from "summary" of The Promise by Jonathan Alter
Critics pounced on Bush's management of the Iraq War, arguing that his decision to invade the country was based on faulty intelligence. They contended that the administration had exaggerated the threat posed by Saddam Hussein's regime in order to justify military action. The failure to find weapons of mass destruction, which had been the primary justification for the invasion, only fueled the backlash against Bush. As casualties mounted and the war dragged on, public support for the mission waned. Many questioned the administration's strategy for stabilizing Iraq and rebuilding the country in the aftermath of the invasion. The lack of a clear exit plan further eroded confidence in Bush's leadership. The Abu Ghraib prison scandal dealt a further blow to Bush's credibility, with images of prisoner abuse shocking the world and tarnishing America's reputation. Critics seized on the scandal ...
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