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The recent report released by Texas Rep. Mike McCaul, the Republican chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, pulls no punches in its critique of the Biden-Harris administration’s disastrous handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal. This 600-page document meticulously dissects the military’s botched exit in 2021, revealing a shocking level of mismanagement that raises serious questions about the administration’s competence and motives.
Is this just another example of “Politics as Usual,” or is there something more sinister at play?
Now, after seemingly rushing to abandon Afghanistan, the report draws a direct line between President Biden’s past as a senator during the Vietnam War and his current foreign policy blunders. It highlights a “pattern of callous foreign policy positions and readiness to abandon strategic partners,” suggesting that this administration is not just inept but also dangerously reckless. The report challenges Biden’s claim that he was bound by the Doha agreement made by former President Trump, asserting that he had the authority to act differently. It exposes the glaring truth that state officials had no viable plan to evacuate Americans and allies while troops were still on the ground to protect them.
“pattern of callous foreign policy positions and readiness to abandon strategic partners” – Texas Rep. Mike McCaul
The findings are damning. NATO allies expressed their vehement opposition to the U.S. withdrawal, with the British Chief of the Defense staff warning that “withdrawal under these circumstances would be perceived as a strategic victory for the Taliban.”
Yet, Biden’s administration chose to ignore these warnings, keeping Zalmay Khalilzad, a Trump appointee, in place as a special representative to Afghanistan. This move signaled an endorsement of the very deal that sidelined the Afghan government, leaving them vulnerable to the Taliban’s resurgence.
Col. Seth Krummrich, chief of staff for Special Operations Command, revealed the administration’s stubbornness: “The president decided we’re going to leave, and he’s not listening to anybody.”
This refusal to heed advice from military leaders and intelligence officials raises the question: was this a calculated decision, or sheer incompetence?
“withdrawal under these circumstances would be perceived as a strategic victory for the Taliban.” – British Chief of the Defense staff
The report also highlights the State Department’s failure to act on clear warning signs that the Taliban were gaining ground. Instead of scaling back its embassy presence, the State Department built it up, demonstrating a shocking lack of foresight. Brian McKeon, Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, infamously stated, “we at the State Department have a much higher risk tolerance than you guys,” a comment that Gen. Austin Miler, the longest-serving commander in Afghanistan, countered with a stark observation of “a lack of understanding of the risk.”
“The president decided we’re going to leave, and he’s not listening to anybody.” – Col. Seth Krummrich
As the situation deteriorated, former Afghanistan Ambassador Ross Wilson was “comfortable” delaying the noncombatant evacuation operation (NEO) until the Taliban had already taken control. Gen. Frank McKenzie described this as the “fatal flaw that created what happened in August.” The chaos that ensued left many Americans and allies stranded, with the U.S. government providing little guidance on evacuation procedures. The only advice given was to “not travel to the airport until you have been informed by email that departure options exist.”
“immaterial” – Ned Price
The report paints a harrowing picture of the final days in Kabul, with Consul General Jim DeHart describing the scene as “apocalyptic.”
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As the Taliban advanced, U.S. intelligence tracked multiple threats, yet the administration failed to act decisively. CENTCOM records revealed that the same ISIS-K terror cell responsible for the Abbey Gate bombing had “established a base of operations located six kilometers to the west” of the airport, yet no preemptive strikes were made.
“apocalyptic.” – Jim DeHart
The long-term consequences of this withdrawal are staggering. The Taliban not only gained access to $7 billion in abandoned U.S. weapons but also up to $57 million in U.S. funds initially allocated to the Afghan government. Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban’s interior minister, has since declared that relations with the U.S. are “irrelevant” to their policymaking. Meanwhile, a NATO report indicates that the Taliban is using U.S. military biometric devices to hunt down former Afghan allies, with “nearly 500 former government officials and members of the Afghan security forces were killed or forcibly disappeared.”
“nearly 500 former government officials and members of the Afghan security forces were killed or forcibly disappeared.” – NATO report
The human cost is staggering, with reports of 118 girls sold as child brides since the takeover and families waiting for buyers. The Department of Homeland Security has identified “more than 400 persons of interest from Central Asia who had illegally crossed the U.S. southern border with the help of an ISIS-related smuggling network,” raising further concerns about national security.
“118 girls have been sold as child brides since the takeover and 116 families are waiting for a buyer.” – Report
The Biden-Harris administration’s handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal is not just a failure; it is a glaring example of political negligence that has left countless lives in jeopardy. As we approach the 2024 election, one must ask: will the American people hold this administration accountable for its catastrophic decisions? The stakes have never been higher.
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