House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s representative is exploiting President Biden to “turn his back” on his presidential duties as commander-in-chief, as thousands of Americans and allies remain trapped in the Afghanistan with less than seven days before the deadline for troops. to be outside.
“It made us wait several hours and then announced a $ 5 trillion liberal wish list that would raise inflation and transform our country in the worst possible way,” McCarthy (R-California) said during a press conference Wednesday, in reference to Biden’s observations Tuesday evening.
“The most embarrassing thing, though, was that he refused to ask questions, and he turned his back and walked away, an image that has come to define him and his presidency,” the minority leader said. .
“He turned his back on our stranded citizens in Afghanistan, he turned his back on our allies and partners, he turned his back on his duties as commander-in-chief,” McCarthy continued.
Biden said Tuesday that he would meet his deadline to withdraw from Afghanistan on Aug. 31, in light of the Taliban’s warning that any effort to extend the evacuation operation would be considered a “red line.” it would cause “consequences.”
The president, however, added that he has asked defense officials to draw up “contingency plans” to keep U.S. forces on the ground in Afghanistan beyond the end of this month, in case there are still any. people who have not been rescued.
