U.S. military interpreters have been crucial allies during the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts, enduring life-threatening risks from combat and extremist groups. Despite their service, the number of visas granted to those Afghan and Iraqi allies has sharply decreased under the Trump administration. Currently, around 17,000 Afghan interpreters await U.S. visas. Many, like Fida, have faced direct threats from the Taliban due to their collaboration with American forces. As Fida reflects on this situation, he fears the deteriorating reputation of the U.S. among potential future allies.
I had a call from the Taliban and saying, hey, you know, they would kill me for that.
As soon as I arranged a meeting for him, I had a call from the Taliban.
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