House of Representatives Liz Cheney After she blamed the president for the “disaster” taking place in Afghanistan, she met with rapid and strong opposition. Joe Biden And the former president Donald Trump.
The Republican congressman wrote in a tweet: “The trump/Biden disaster in Afghanistan began when the Trump administration negotiated with terrorists and pretended that they were partners in peace, as Biden handed over the country to us. The United States surrendered to its terrorist enemy.” Saturday.
The Trump/Biden disaster in Afghanistan began when the Trump administration negotiated with terrorists and pretended that they were partners in peace. As Biden handed over the country to our terrorist enemies, the United States surrendered. https://t.co/PQ1i5W6zZt
— Liz Cheney (@Liz_Cheney) August 14, 2021
but Twitter Users immediately criticized Cheney for not acknowledging the role of her father, Dick Cheney, in the war in Afghanistan.Dick Cheney as Vice President George W. BushAfter the attacks on September 11, 2001, his government began to invade Afghanistan.
“Have you never met George W. Bush or Dick Cheney?” Pastor Chuck Currie replied to her tweet.
Reporter Michael Tracy pointed out: “Liz Cheney would never think that if trying to rescue the United States from the 20-year conflict is bound to be’disastrous’, then perhaps the real’disastrous’ is the task. itself.”
“Cheney disaster,” actor Paul Telfer responded to this tweet. “Damn family business, Liz.”
Haven’t you met George W. Bush or Dick Cheney?
-Pastor Dr. Chuck Currie (@RevChuckCurrie) August 15, 2021
Cheney disaster
The hell of home business, Liz
— Paul Telfer (@PaulTelfer) August 14, 2021
Liz Cheney would never have thought that if trying to rescue the United States from the 20-year conflict would be “disastrous”, then perhaps the real “disastrous” is the mission itself https://t.co/xY9pzMDtEg
— Michael Tracy (@mtracey) August 15, 2021
Bob Clendenin simply replied, “I’ll be honest, you are so fucking courageous.”
Will Bunch, a commentary columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer, joked: “When you didn’t know that Darth Vader was your father.”
However, some people defended Liz Cheney’s views.
Former Vermont Governor Howard Dean tweeted: “There are many responsibilities to be held accountable.” “I think the initial invasion was a necessary and legitimate reason to protect the security of the United States. Then four consecutive administrations did us. What we have been doing. Reach an agreement with corrupt Afghan politicians who we think will serve us and the Afghan people.”
There are many blames to be resolved. I think the initial invasion is necessary and a legitimate reason to protect the security of the United States. Then four consecutive administrations did what we have been doing.Reach an agreement with corrupt Afghan politicians who we think will serve us https://t.co/Qre5gzVHxo
— Howard Dean (@GovHowardDean) August 14, 2021
Biden set a deadline of August 31 to fully withdraw combat troops from Afghanistan before the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
But on Saturday, the President stated that he had authorized the deployment of 1,000 additional US troops to Afghanistan, bringing the total to 5,000, to ensure that US and allied personnel are “orderly and safely drawn down.”
The decision is as Within a few days, the Taliban controlled several Afghan cities.
in a statement Saturday, Biden attributes much of the chaos that is happening in Afghanistan to Trump An agreement was signed with the Taliban, placing them “in the strongest military position since 2001.”
“I am the fourth president to preside over the U.S. troops stationed in Afghanistan-twice Republicans, two Democratic PartyI will not, and will not, push this war to fifth,” Biden added.
A few hours later, Trump responded that Biden “ran out of Afghanistan” Instead of following the plan our government left him. “He did not elaborate on the details of the plan.
Liz Cheney’s office has been contacted for comments.
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