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Trump Pledges to Dismiss Officials Involved in Afghanistan Withdrawal If Elected

 August 27, 2024

In a fiery declaration, former President Donald Trump has vowed to dismiss every official involved in what he believes was one of the Biden administration's worst foreign policy debacles.

During a recent speech in Detroit, Trump committed to removing all officials responsible for the botched exist from Afghanistan on his first day back in office should he win in November, as Fox News reports.

At an event hosted by the National Guard Association in Detroit on a Monday, Trump addressed a packed crowd, expressing his dissatisfaction with the current administration's handling of the withdrawal from Afghanistan.

He criticized the catastrophic outcomes, particularly highlighting the 2021 Kabul airport bombing.Trump emphasized the tragic loss of life from the bombing at Hamid Karzai International Airport on Aug. 26, 2021.

This attack, responsibility for which was claimed by the Islamic State, marked a dark moment in the withdrawal process.

The former president promised that the officials responsible for the oversight of the withdrawal would be required to resign immediately should he win the upcoming election.

Detroit Audience Reacts to Trump's Bold Claims

During his speech, Trump made it clear that accountability was a major theme of his campaign. "The voters are going to fire Kamala and Joe on Nov. 5, we hope, and when I take office, I will ask for the resignation of every single official. We'll get the resignations of every single senior official who touched the Afghanistan calamity to be on my desk at noon on Inauguration Day," he declared.

He continued, stressing the importance of accountability in governance, "You know, you have to fire people. We never fire anybody. You got to fire them, like on ‘The Apprentice.’ You're fired. You did a lousy job."

Trump’s speech resonated with many in attendance, who expressed their support for his tough stance on accountability and his critique of the current administration's actions.

Kamala Harris's Role in Withdrawal Decision

Vice President Kamala Harris, in a past CNN interview with Dana Bash, confirmed that she was the last person to speak with President Biden before the final decision to withdraw U.S. troops was made. She stated she was comfortable with the decision, simply replying "Yes," and "I do," when asked if she was the last in the room and if she felt the decision was right.

This revelation has brought additional scrutiny to the role of Harris in the administration, especially concerning major military decisions.

The interview added layers to the ongoing debate about the responsibilities and decision-making processes within the current administration concerning foreign policy and military engagements.

Public Reaction and Presidential Criticism

Critics of the Biden administration have been vocal, especially following Biden's false claim during a debate that no troops have died under his administration. This statement was pointedly refuted by Gold Star father Darin Hoover in a June interview with Fox News Digital.

Hoover expressed his profound disappointment and anger over Biden's remarks. "You know, the stumbling, bumbling buffoon that we have in the White House dared to say that, under his watch, that no military members have died," he stated.

The intensity of Hoover's reaction highlights the deep emotional and political repercussions of the administration's handling of military affairs, particularly those related to the tragic events in Kabul.

The Grieving Families' Continued Struggle

Adding to the controversy, Hoover criticized the Biden administration for the impersonal condolence letters sent to the families of the 13 service members killed in the Kabul attack.

According to him, all families received a generic letter, which seemed like a mere photocopy, devoid of personal acknowledgment or empathy.

"All the 13 families get a canned letter. It said the same exact thing. And it looked like it was a photocopy of all of that. It was basically, we're sorry that your service member had died, and that's been it. We've had absolutely nothing before, nothing since," Hoover lamented.

In response, a White House spokesperson emphasized President Biden's respect and gratitude towards the military families, stating, "As he said then and continues to believe now: Our country owes them a great deal of gratitude and a debt that we can never repay, and we will continue to honor their ultimate sacrifice."