During a recent discussion, Republican Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, highlighted the origins of the Doha agreement and the subsequent release of 5,000 Taliban prisoners, emphasizing that these actions were initiated by former President Trump. Johnson pointed out that Trump had expressed intentions to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan, as evidenced by his statements in the summer of 2021.
Johnson suggested that Trump, as a prudent leader, would have approached the withdrawal with a well-thought-out plan to ensure the safety of American troops. He emphasized that Trump's decision-making process would have been based on meeting specific conditions before executing a troop withdrawal.
Contrasting Trump's hypothetical approach, Johnson criticized President Biden's handling of the withdrawal, labeling it as haphazard and resulting in tragic consequences. Johnson lamented the loss of 13 service members in the Kabul airport attack, emphasizing the enduring impact on their families and the nation as a whole.
Johnson underscored the ongoing suffering caused by the chaotic withdrawal, asserting that the Biden administration owed an apology to the fallen service members and their families. He emphasized the debt of gratitude that America owed to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in Afghanistan.
The discussion shed light on the contrasting approaches of the two administrations towards the withdrawal from Afghanistan, with Johnson asserting that Trump's leadership would have prioritized the safety and strategic planning of the troop withdrawal.
