That's a simple explanation
"FLASHBACK: At 2,000, Iraq's Military Deaths Got Media's Full Attention..."
Iraq was a lie that needlessly cost the lives of 4,500 young American men and women and the wounding of another 32,000. The war in Afghanistan is to avenge the attack on 9/11.
And we wouldn't have to still be in Afghanistan if the previous administration hadn't ignored it for 7 1/2 years. Most smart and honest Americans can figure that out.