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Gen. David Petraeus: Camp David Taliban meeting's 'symbolism would've been troubling,' Trump was right to cancel

Former CIA Director Gen. David Petraeus said the symbolism of hosting Taliban officials at the Camp David presidential retreat would've been troubling — and President Trump made the right call in the end.

The president was right to call off the summit at the compound in the mountains near Thurmont, Md., especially given the fact the U.S. is very close to remembering the 18th anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks, Petraeus said Monday on "The Story."

"I think the symbolism of that [meeting] would've been a bit troubling," he said.

"Remember, that was where the decision was made to invade Taliban in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. As you reflect on that, certainly, again, I think the president very much made the right call."

Of the Taliban keeping its word following a negotiated deal with the U.S., Petraeus said there was some concern among those at the Pentagon.