Despite an unprecedented wave of criticism from Democratic allies and the media, Biden has appeared convinced that voters and history will ultimately reward him for ending the war despite the chaotic withdrawal
President Joe Biden said Tuesday that he took “responsibility” for his decisions on Afghanistan. As for any mistakes made — well, he offered plenty of potential culprits.
Despite those errors, Biden declared the U.S. evacuation of more than 120,000 people from Afghanistan was an “extraordinary success.” Biden’s remarks served as the latest instance of the president digging his heels in on Afghanistan in the face of an unprecedented wave of criticism from traditional allies in the Democratic Party and the media. In fact, Biden has appeared more resolute and defensive the louder his critics became, appearing convinced that voters and history will ultimately reward him for ending the war despite the chaotic withdrawal.
Not everyone in the administration shared the commander in chief’s confidence. “I am absolutely appalled and literally horrified we left Americans there,” one administration official told POLITICO. “It was a hostage rescue of thousands of Americans in the guise of a NEO [noncombatant evacuation operations], and we have failed that no-fail mission.” Another White House official said that the mission isn’t accomplished if they left Americans behind.
“I never believed that. I still don’t,” the president said, turning a question back on reporters to ask if they’d learned any lessons from watchingnegotiate and offering that he’d just finished reviewing 50 statements from “very serious press people that my whole plan was dead from the beginning.” “I mean, look, guys,” he added, telegraphing his frustration, “I’m going to drive you all crazy because I know you want me to always put a negative thrust on things.”
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