The Republican National Convention (RNC) saw a heart-wrenching presentation on Wednesday night as Gold Star families of U.S. soldiers killed in the Kabul airport attack appeared before the nation. The touching moment honored the fallen heroes of President Biden’s botched Afghanistan withdrawal and directly refuted his recent comments about no U.S. service members dying under his watch.
Honoring the Fallen
Last night, the names of the fallen Americans in the 2021 bombing were read aloud, an act that Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris had not performed. (RELATED: Lying Jen Psaki Caught Lying Again For Biden In Her New Book)
An Outrageous Debate Claim
In a highly criticized moment during last month’s catastrophic presidential debate against former President Donald Trump, Biden claimed, “Truth is, I’m the only president this century that doesn’t have any – this, this decade – that doesn’t have any troops dying anywhere in the world.”
The false accusation was quickly debunked, especially on social media, where users held nothing back, highlighting its inaccuracy.
Contrary to Biden’s assertion, 13 U.S. service members lost their lives in a suicide bombing at Kabul airport during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021. Evidence shows the attack, which resulted in the deaths of at least 183 people, could have potentially been prevented.
Missed Opportunity to Prevent the Attack
A March 2023 report in The Washington Free Beacon stated that U.S. snipers had a chance to neutralize the suspected ISIS suicide bomber before he reached the crowded Abbey Gate entrance of Hamid Karzai International Airport. Despite having sufficient intelligence and time, the snipers were not given the authorization to take the shot.
Instead, the terrorist’s explosive belt unleashed fire, a shock wave and shrapnel on unsuspecting bystanders. On Capitol Hill, one of the survivors gave gripping testimony.
Discrepancies in the Pentagon’s Narrative
Initially, the Pentagon framed the bombing as an unavoidable tragedy amidst the withdrawal chaos. However, GoPro footage from a U.S. Marine and survivor accounts painted a different picture, showing the tragedy might have been averted with decisive action. (RELATED: Pentagon Lied About Deadly Terror Attack On Marines At Kabul Airport)
Grieving Families Speak Out
The RNC gave a platform to the grieving families of the fallen soldiers, allowing them to express their sorrow and frustration and receive the thanks of a grateful nation.
President’s Biden actions before, during and after the attack, such as looking at his watch during the homebound delivery of the remains, justifiably received withering criticism.
Conclusion
The appearance of the Gold Star families was a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the latest generation of U.S. service members. It underscored the importance of accountability when our leaders make decisions that risk the lives of our best citizens.
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