Some of Alabama's federal delegation took time on Thursday to remember the United States 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan, highlighting the Biden administration's disastrous handling of the move that left over a dozen American soldiers dead.
During his presidency, Trump reached a deal to provide for the withdrawal of all NATO forces in Afghanistan in exchange for counter-terrorism commitments from the Taliban. In 2021, President Joe Biden withdrew all troops without leaving a residual force. The Taliban took over Kabul, Afghanistan's capital, in August of that year.
Following the withdrawal, Biden told the nation that the exit was "the unanimous recommendation of the Joint Chiefs and all of our commanders on the ground" to "protect the lives of our troops and secure the prospects of civilian departures" from Afghanistan. The President praised those who helped with the departure and defended his strategy.
Three years later, Alabama's Republican lawmakers are not about to let the public forget the Biden withdrawal, as Vice President Kamala Harris is slated to appear on the Democratic presidential ticket.
Those critical of the withdrawal point to the perceived abandonment of hundreds of Americans in Kabul, billions worth of military equipment left behind, and the deaths of 13 American soldiers.
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) called the execution of the withdrawal a "complete disaster" while taking a shot at Harris.
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) blasted the administration's move, saying its "weakness and deadly decisions have made our world less safe and endangered our troops and our country."
U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) called the withdrawal "disastrous" and a result of "failed leadership" leadership on the part of the Biden/Harris administration.
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