House GOP Report Criticizes Afghanistan Withdrawal

House Republicans have released a scathing report blaming the Biden-Harris administration for the chaotic and deadly 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, accusing them of prioritizing optics over security. The report highlights that the administration ignored security warnings, leading to a suicide attack at Kabul airport that killed 13 U.S. servicemembers. Democrats countered by blaming former President Trump for negotiating the withdrawal deal with the Taliban and accused Republicans of partisanship. National security experts defended Vice President Kamala Harris, arguing she is fit to handle national security challenges and criticized Trump for setting the groundwork for the chaos. The GOP report has faced criticism for allegedly cherry-picking facts and being released with political motives ahead of the presidential election. The investigation is ongoing, with many questions still unanswered regarding the administration's decisions during the withdrawal.