Kamala has a lot of explaining to do.
On the third anniversary of the tragic Abbey Gate bombing, many conservatives are reflecting on the devastating event that claimed the lives of 13 American service members and over 100 Afghans. The attack, carried out by Islamic State terrorists on August 26, 2021, has been a somber reminder of the chaotic and deadly withdrawal from Afghanistan under the Biden administration.
In the lead-up to this grim milestone, some Republicans have revisited comments made by Vice President Kamala Harris about her role in the decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan. During a CNN interview in April 2021, Harris was asked by anchor Dana Bash if she was the final decision-maker on the withdrawal. Harris affirmed her role, stating, “Yes,” when asked if she was the last person in the room. When Bash inquired whether she was comfortable with the decision, Harris responded confidently, “I do.”
On Monday, House Speaker Mike Johnson highlighted this interview, drawing attention to Harris’s statements. Pennsylvania GOP Senate candidate Dave McCormick also shared the clip, emphasizing Harris’s role in the fateful decision. Trump campaign senior adviser Jason Miller criticized Harris for seeming to take pride in her involvement, while the Republican National Committee’s research account echoed these sentiments by reposting the video.
Conservative voices are calling for accountability, questioning Harris’s lack of public reflection or interviews since she became the Democratic presidential nominee. Radio host Tom Shattuck remarked that Harris should address the controversial decision. Some supporters of former President Donald Trump have pointed out the contrast between Trump’s recent tribute to the fallen service members and Biden’s absence from public commemorations.
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) voiced frustration over the ongoing lack of accountability for the Biden-Harris administration’s handling of the withdrawal. He noted that while Trump honored the 13 heroes, Biden was reportedly at the beach, and Harris had not addressed the situation. Trump has also criticized Harris for her role, noting that she was the last person in the room when the withdrawal decision was made and asserting that she had significant influence over the outcome.
In summary, the third anniversary of the Abbey Gate bombing serves as a poignant reminder of the consequences of the administration’s decisions, with many conservatives demanding greater accountability and reflection from those who were instrumental in shaping the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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Three years ago today, America lost 13 heroic servicemembers in the Abbey Gate terrorist attack.
We honor their memory and will never forget their sacrifice. pic.twitter.com/7KpTfXE8A7
— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) August 26, 2024
