White House National Security Council communications adviser John Kirby is facing backlash after accidentally sending an email to a Fox News reporter, dismissing the concerns of veterans over the Biden-Harris administration's withdrawal from Afghanistan. Kirby's email, intended for White House staffers, stated there was 'no use in responding' to a 'handful' of veterans critical of the administration's actions. This incident coincided with the release of a House Foreign Affairs Committee report that criticized the administration's handling of the withdrawal, citing it endangered U.S. servicemembers and led to deaths at Abbey Gate. Veterans and Republican lawmakers have expressed outrage, accusing the administration of deflecting responsibility and failing to adequately address the consequences of the withdrawal. Kirby defended the administration's actions, claiming there was no deception or lack of transparency. The email mishap has intensified scrutiny and criticism of the administration's approach to veteran concerns.