Senator of South Carolina Lindsey Graham Criticize the president Joe Biden Because when the Taliban seized control on Sunday, they seemed to “ignorant” the possibility of future terrorist attacks in Afghanistan.
Graham said in a statement to the Afghan government: “It is only a matter of time before Al-Qaida reappears in Afghanistan and poses a threat to the United States and the Western world.” Weekly newspaper on Sunday. “President Biden does not seem to notice the threat of terrorism from Afghanistan controlled by the Taliban.”
In the statement, he also issued a partial statement on Twitter. Graham called the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan “a sad and dangerous event for the national security interests of the United States and the world as a whole.”
It is only a matter of time before Al-Qaida reappears in Afghanistan and poses a threat to the United States and the Western world.
President Biden does not seem to notice the threat of terrorism from Afghanistan controlled by the Taliban.
-Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) August 15, 2021
The statement said: “Jihadists all over the world are celebrating this event.”
Graham slammed Biden’s statement, which said It depends on the fighting of the Afghan army, Saying this “shows that the threats facing the United States are completely out of touch.”
“Does President Biden really believe that the Taliban cares about America’s best interests?” the statement said. “Are we willing to outsource U.S. national security to the Taliban?”
He added: “President Biden’s decision to withdraw completely is a disaster for the Afghan people and a disaster for the American people, and shows a lack of understanding of the threats that the war on terrorism still poses.”
He called the decision “reckless” and said it was made against reasonable military advice.
Graham expressed his slight praise to Biden for authorizing additional US troops to help evacuate American personnel and allies. However, he said he did not believe it was possible before the end of August.
He said that “artificial dating” could lead to thousands of Afghans helping the United States “being left behind and slaughtered.”
Graham also called on the Biden government not to accept the Taliban as the legitimate government of Afghanistan.
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Graham said: “They are medieval thugs who sympathize with Al Qaeda, abuse women, and destroy all concepts of religious tolerance.” “The Taliban pose a direct threat to the United States and our allies.”
Weekly newspaper The White House was also contacted for comments, but no response from the publication was received. This article will be updated with any response.
Graham had previously asked Biden to reassess the withdrawal of US troops in Afghanistan.
According to a VOA report, Graham told reporters in April: “President Biden, I beg you to reassess this. Don’t lock yourself in it, because the situation in Afghanistan will soon get worse.” “This will not end well for us.”
Some Democratic Party In view of the Taliban’s takeover, they are also critical of Biden.represent Debbie Dingle Michigan says Microsoft National Broadcasting Corporation What happened in Kabul on Sunday morning Reminds her of the U.S. withdrawal from Saigon In 1975.
“Today I do feel that Saigon has fallen, and I will not lie,” said Dingle, a staunch ally of the White House.
Sunday, the The Afghan army and government fall into the hands of the Taliban As the rebel forces seized power across the country in more than a week, they entered the capital Kabul.
Biden defended his decision to withdraw Statement on Saturday, Saying that the endless presence of the United States in the country is “unacceptable” for him.
“In another year, or five years, American armies He wrote, “If the Afghan army can’t or won’t own its own country, then its existence will have no effect.”
The Taliban are expected to announce that the country will be renamed the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.
