A Republican report released by the House Foreign Affairs Committee sharply criticizes President Biden’s approach to the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, accusing him of disregarding advice from allies and senior officials. The report suggests Biden’s decision to exit was based on his long-held belief that the U.S. should leave Afghanistan, rather than security conditions or the Doha Agreement negotiated under the Trump administration.
The report condemns the administration’s failure to anticipate the rapid fall of Kabul and the delay in launching an evacuation. This resulted in chaotic scenes at Hamid Karzai International Airport, where thousands sought to flee as the Taliban seized control. A suicide bombing at Abbey Gate killed 13 U.S. service members and 170 Afghans during the evacuation.
The Biden administration defended the decision to end America’s longest war, blaming the difficult situation on the deal negotiated by former President Trump. White House spokesperson Sharon Yang accused Republicans of “cherry-picking” facts and noted the dangers of continuing the conflict.
The report also criticizes delays in the evacuation planning, alleging that concerns over optics hindered early preparations. It highlights disagreements between the military and the State Department, which delayed calling for a noncombatant evacuation operation (NEO). The report places most of the blame on Biden, although it offers little discussion of Vice President Harris’s role.
The State Department defended its efforts, noting that its personnel helped evacuate both Americans and Afghan allies amid the deteriorating situation. GOP lawmakers, led by Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), plan to continue investigating the withdrawal, with Secretary of State Antony Blinken scheduled to testify in a September hearing.
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