Which of the following best explains why the Bush administration lost its focus in Afghanistan?
A)It was too concerned with the implementation of privatized Social Security in the United States.
B)It was too focused on enacting healthcare reform and socializing medicine.
C)It turned its attention to Iraq almost immediately after the terrorist attacks.
D)George W. Bush was a pacifist at heart and liked to avoid strategy discussions

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The Bush administration shifted its focus to Iraq shortly after the 9/11 attacks, diverting resources and attention from Afghanistan. This decision was driven by a belief that Iraq posed a significant threat, particularly with claims (later discredited) that Iraq possessed weapons of mass destruction.

Which of the Following Best Explains Why the Bush Administration