Biden to address chaotic Kabul evacuation amid criticism

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Facing a firestorm of criticism, President Joe Biden plans to speak Friday about the chaotic evacuation of Americans and allies from Afghanistan as the U.S. struggles with obstacles ranging from armed Taliban checkpoints to airport pandemonium and cumbersome red tape.

Biden is set to meet with his national security team about the evacuations, and to speak from the White House Friday afternoon.

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[NCDem47]

1. Hmmm.

I'm of two minds on this.

I see the offensive to get the facts straight on this, buuuuut....

Biden has already done that in my opinion (just because I'm satisified with his response doesn't mean others are). This just perpetuates the story of how "mismanaged" the withdrawal is.

[honest.abe]

3. Its an update from his previous address.

Given the impact this is having on the entire world its makes sense to provide the latest official information.

[marble falls]

2. It's working. It's fucking Afganistan and Joe Biden has a program that's working. End of GD'd story.

[48656c6c6f20]

4. Biden's response should be plain and simple.

You all fucked this up and I'm cleaning it up. Now step off.

[Treefrog]

5. I hope he comes out strong and not in any way defensive.

He had a defensive tone with Stephanopolous that didn’t play well.

I truly don’t think this will hurt him in the long run, but he has to show control. What a mess.