Topic: Coalition Forces

Joe Biden struggled to articulate his foreign policy stance during the debate, specifically regarding the use of special forces. He emphasized a requirement to use small numbers of special forces to coordinate with other countries and build coalitions, echoing policies from the Obama administration. Observers noted his verbal stumbles and questioned his ability to withstand future debates against Donald Trump.

Vice Admiral Bill Gortney provides a Pentagon briefing regarding the level of communication between U.S. forces and Libyan opposition forces. Gortney repeatedly uses the word "coalition" when referring to the rebels, leading to speculation that "boots on the ground" are already coordinating with the opposition. The official stance remains that no mil-to-mil communication is occurring.