Under Joe Biden’s leadership, Afghanistan has been officially taken over by terrorist leaders in the Taliban.
The entire world watched on while Biden remained hidden in a basement at Camp David.
Reporters in the region were able to capture harrowing video of Taliban’s takeover.
President Ashraf Ghani had already fled the country.
Kabul formally fell to the Taliban on Sunday. Al Jazeera was able to capture the moment on video and through photos.
The moment at presidential palace in #kabul when #Taliban officially became the ruler of #Afghanistan pic.twitter.com/Fz6Us04AgE
— Ramiz (@RamizReports) August 15, 2021
Armed Taliban fighters have entered Afghanistan’s presidential palace in Kabul hours after President Ashraf Ghani fled the country.
🔴 LIVE updates: https://t.co/B5EwRybCpq pic.twitter.com/oPIGxxKT1V
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) August 15, 2021
“The government is not solving our problems."
Kabul residents withdraw money and flee the city as Taliban advances — in pictures https://t.co/kkt8BnC2uG pic.twitter.com/gIaj4qtR3r
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) August 15, 2021
Meanwhile, the scene outside the palace has only gotten increasingly chaotic.
This is deteriorating fast. The embassy is now reporting the Kabul airport is taking fire so they are telling US citizens to not go to the airport and to shelter in place. #Afghanistan https://t.co/DHfhInQrfk
— Amber Smith (@AmberSmithUSA) August 15, 2021
Saad Mohseni, a Middle East expert called the takeover “Another Saigon moment.”
Another Saigon moment: chaotic scenes at Kabul International Airport. No security. None. pic.twitter.com/6BuXqBTHWk
— Saad Mohseni (@saadmohseni) August 15, 2021
A Taliban official said the group would announce the creation of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan from the palace, but those plans appeared to be on hold. That was the name of the country under Taliban rule before the militants were ousted by U.S.-led forces after the 9/11 attacks. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to brief the media.
While Kabul has fallen to the Taliban, Sleepy Joe Biden remains at Camp David, where he is vacationing until Wednesday. His only movement on the issue was to order more troops to Afghanistan, as well as to criticize former President Donald Trump’s handling.
Promises made, promises kept pic.twitter.com/S38Bf8VvgX
— Kyle Martinsen (@KyleMartinsen_) August 15, 2021
Most are less than thrilled with his behavior these past few days, including those who served in Afghanistan.
As of Sunday evening, there has yet to be any statement from the White House. A separate AP article from Sunday reported that “Biden team surprised by rapid Taliban gains in Afghanistan.”
Meanwhile, news outlets are a buzz with the events, and many are highly critical with Biden’s lack of action.
Member of Congress on foreign affairs committee call: “We’ve heard more from the Taliban than we’ve heard from Biden.”
— Jacqui Heinrich (@JacquiHeinrich) August 15, 2021
Even Rep. Adam Kinzinginer, and anti-Trump RINO, who has clashed heavily with his own party lately, criticized the president.
The President, on zoom from camp David, alone in a room while millions of Afghans desperate to live, evac of embassy, admitting they didn’t see this coming, while Taliban in presidential palace? Ya not a good look. https://t.co/InomwYXLK9
— Adam Kinzinger (@AdamKinzinger) August 15, 2021
I can’t believe this is a real picture. It is https://t.co/Gkz5USREjx
— Adam Kinzinger (@AdamKinzinger) August 15, 2021
Joey Jones, a FOX News contributor who served in Afghanistan and who underwent loss of both his legs due to an IED incident, also chimed in.
3000 of my brothers are deployed to a true powder keg situation, against an enemy who’s been as unrelenting as they’ve been successful attacking us on the battlefield-their turf, to rescue Americans from a city under siege, and our @POTUS is silent… on vacation.
— Joey Jones (@Johnny_Joey) August 15, 2021
Any American official who aided or provided resources for Ashraf Ghani to flee his post today, while turning down interpreters and allies, is complicit in the tragedies that follow.
— Joey Jones (@Johnny_Joey) August 15, 2021
Ive sat in wheelchair all morning listening to news coverage of Afghanistan. I had a “honey do” list that includes an hour at the gym but both nubs are blistered and it’s still too painful to put my legs back on until this evening, when I go back on air.
— Joey Jones (@Johnny_Joey) August 15, 2021
I’ll fight by earning a platform to speak up, and saying the things that need said when I have the opportunity. I’ll fight by always being “around” for my brothers, by shouting their words from the high places and grabbing their hands in the low places.
— Joey Jones (@Johnny_Joey) August 15, 2021
Oh, @Johnny_Joey, your words both written and spoken bring me to tears. An eloquent spokesperson! Men and women like you are the true leaders of this country. You are priceless. Please know that so many of us pray for you all and will never forget the sacrifices you have made.
— Donna Pangborn (@dpanger) August 15, 2021
One one his threads involved him sharing comments from fellow servicemen.
“JJJ, not being a dick at all but what does that mean? Great, there's a bunch of people that support wounded vets out there. Guess what Bro, there's a bunch of "wounded" vets that never hear shit and don't give a fuck. I'm sorry JJJ, just giving you the raw perspective.”
— Joey Jones (@Johnny_Joey) August 15, 2021
“At least it's still 77 and sunny in Gereshk.”
— Joey Jones (@Johnny_Joey) August 15, 2021
Jones also tweeted an article from The New York Times from April, about how Biden went against advice from generals.
“I'm gonna be pretty pissed off if we get called out of retirement to go deal with the shitheads again”
— Joey Jones (@Johnny_Joey) August 15, 2021
“Fuck everyone involved that started this shit 20 years ago”
— Joey Jones (@Johnny_Joey) August 15, 2021
“Award for best long term military strategists goes to the mujahideen, well played.”
— Joey Jones (@Johnny_Joey) August 15, 2021
— Joey Jones (@Johnny_Joey) August 15, 2021
Casual reminder that the Pentagon presented less risky withdrawal options which were rejected by President Biden followed by numerous fan boy “He Overrode The Generals” news articleshttps://t.co/eqVBJnW8WR
— Alex Plitsas 🇺🇸 (@alexplitsas) August 15, 2021
Amber Smith, also an Afghanistan veteran, similarly took to Twitter to criticize the president and shirking of responsibilities.
Maybe take a break from your vacation and address the nation on the crisis in Afghanistan and the embassy personnel who are still in danger? https://t.co/ts08rdbHiQ
— Amber Smith (@AmberSmithUSA) August 15, 2021
This is so Washington DC…always trying to save face, never taking any responsibility https://t.co/66euzvSdgC
— Amber Smith (@AmberSmithUSA) August 15, 2021
This 100% https://t.co/6ETsy2ur8I
— Amber Smith (@AmberSmithUSA) August 15, 2021
Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), who served in Afghanistan where he sustained his injuries, not only criticized Biden, but the fact that Speaker Nancy Pelosi actually applauded him.
The President is on vacation while American credibility burns and a fresh terrorist safe haven is born. But ok let’s “commend him.” https://t.co/fsouFV2Hrg
— Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) August 15, 2021
One cannot overstate the extent to which Biden has screwed things up.
And all he had to do to succeed was nothing.
— Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) August 15, 2021
Author: Asa McCue

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