A report by House Republicans criticizes the Biden administration for mishandling the withdrawal from Afghanistan, accusing them of ignoring warnings about security risks and failing to plan for an emergency evacuation of Americans and Afghan allies. The report cites internal State Department documents and testimony from officials. The Democrats dismissed the report as partisan, and blame both Trump and Biden for the Afghan debacle. Trump reduced troop levels and struck a flawed deal with the Taliban, while Biden failed to execute the withdrawal effectively. Both presidents shared responsibility for the situation. The report highlights failures to plan for evacuation, downplaying security warnings, and delayed decision-making. The State Department employee criticized the lack of preparation for the withdrawal considering the six-month notice. The report also faults the embassy, State Department, and acting ambassador in Kabul for inadequate planning and delayed evacuation requests. The report also criticizes the treatment of Afghan allies and the chaos at the airport during the evacuation. The Trump administration is also criticized for reducing troop levels and trusting the Taliban’s promises. Overall, the report emphasizes the mismanagement and lack of preparation by both administrations during the withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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New House GOP report claims Biden officials diluted warnings of deteriorating security prior to Afghan withdrawal
