Four years ago, Joe Biden made one of the worst decisions in American history. He abandoned Afghanistan and left our allies to die under Taliban rule. Now, brave Republican veterans in Congress are still fighting mad about this disaster.
Rep. Don Bacon from Nebraska knows what he’s talking about when it comes to military matters. This retired Air Force general served our country for nearly 30 years. He called Biden’s withdrawal the most bungled operation he has ever witnessed from any president.
Biden had just 3,500 American troops keeping the peace in Afghanistan when he took office. These heroes weren’t even fighting – they were just helping keep things stable. We could have kept them there safely for years at a tiny cost compared to what we spend on wasteful government programs.
Instead, Biden pulled the plug and watched everything collapse like a house of cards. Thirteen brave American service members died in a terrorist bombing during the chaotic retreat. Their deaths were completely preventable if we had a real leader in the White House.
The worst part is thinking about all the American families who lost sons and daughters in Afghanistan over 20 years. Their sacrifice meant nothing because Biden threw it all away in a few weeks. These Gold Star families deserved so much better from their commander in chief.
Now the Taliban controls Afghanistan again and China is moving in to fill the gap we left behind. Our enemies are stronger and America looks weak on the world stage. This is what happens when you elect someone who doesn’t understand how to project American strength.
Bacon and other military veterans in Congress are still furious about this betrayal of our troops and allies. They remember what real leadership looks like and they won’t let Americans forget this disaster. These patriots served our country with honor and they deserve to be heard.
Biden’s Afghanistan failure will go down as one of the most shameful moments in American foreign policy. It shows what happens when weak leaders abandon our friends and run from our responsibilities. America deserves commanders who keep their promises and honor our military’s sacrifice.
