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The article commemorates the fourth anniversary of the 2021 Abbey Gate attack in Kabul, honoring the fallen U.S. service members, criticizing the Biden administration's handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal, and highlighting President Trump's renewed commitment to justice and American strength.,
Shana Chappell, the mother of a Marine killed in Afghanistan, criticized the arrest of her ex-husband for heckling President Biden during the State of the Union address, expressing her belief that he shouldn't have been arrested as a Gold Star father. She blames Biden for her son's death and his brother's subsequent suicide, and expressed her disappointment in Biden's leadership, stating that she plans to vote for Donald Trump.
Gold Star dad Steven Nikoui received a hero’s welcome at a DC pub after being arrested for heckling President Biden during the State of the Union address over the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal. Nikoui's son was one of 13 US service members killed in the Kabul bombing. House Republicans have called for charges to be dropped, and Nikoui's outburst reflects ongoing frustration among Gold Star families over the lack of accountability for the Afghanistan withdrawal.
Gold Star father Steve Nikoui, whose son was killed during the botched Afghanistan withdrawal, was arrested after heckling President Biden during the State of the Union address by repeatedly shouting "Abbey Gate." Nikoui's outburst referenced the attack at the Abbey Gate of Hamid Karzai International Airport that killed 13 U.S. service members, including his son. He was removed from the House Galleries, arrested by Capitol Police, and charged with misdemeanor. Nikoui was attending as a guest of Florida Rep. Brian Mast, who brought him to the Capitol to highlight the impact of the Afghanistan withdrawal on American families.
Steve Nikoui, a Gold Star father of a fallen Marine, was arrested after heckling President Biden during the State of the Union address. His son, Lance Cpl. Kareem Nikoui, was killed in the Kabul airport bombing during the botched Afghanistan withdrawal. Other Gold Star families have expressed frustration over the lack of accountability for the deaths of their loved ones and have criticized Biden's handling of the situation. The disruption highlights ongoing tensions and dissatisfaction among some Gold Star families with the administration's response to the Afghanistan withdrawal.
In his book "Tired of Winning: Donald Trump and the End of the Grand Old Party," ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl reveals that former Trump aide Johnny McEntee led a chaotic attempt to initiate a U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan in the final days of Trump's presidency. McEntee, who had become the director of the Presidential Personnel Office, wrote a list of tasks for Trump, including withdrawing forces from Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and Africa. However, confusion arose when McEntee and his assistant drafted a presidential directive without proper procedures, leading to questions from top officials. Ultimately, Trump dropped the idea after realizing the complexity of the withdrawal process.
Republican senators expressed their frustrations with the Biden administration's foreign policies during a Senate hearing on the nomination of Derek Chollet as the Pentagon's top policy adviser. The senators grilled Chollet on the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, Ukraine funding, and climate change. Chollet emphasized the need for continued support for Ukraine, learning from the Afghanistan withdrawal, and securing the U.S.-Mexico border. He also highlighted the importance of evaluating alliances and addressing challenges from China, Russia, and North Korea. The senators raised concerns about accountability for the Afghanistan withdrawal and prioritization of warfighting versus climate change.
The head of Air Mobility Command, Gen. Mike Minihan, plans to nominate Air Force units and service members involved in the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan for the nation's highest military awards, after airmen were left out of the group selected to receive the Presidential Unit Citation. The nomination process and fair recognition for Operation Allies Refuge have been questioned. Minihan intends to push for a change in the eligibility criteria and lobby for airmen to receive honors awarded at higher echelons of the federal government. The award process has faced delays and criticism, and Minihan aims to ensure that all deserving units and individuals are recognized for their contributions.
Families of the 13 U.S. service members killed in the 2021 Kabul airport attack by the Islamic State are demanding accountability from the Biden administration. They accuse the administration of lying about what happened and their relationship with the Taliban. The families are calling for a complete investigation into the attack and the actions leading up to it, as well as an apology from President Biden. The administration has conducted multiple investigations into the withdrawal and the attack, concluding that it couldn't have been prevented. The families are also seeking recognition for their children's sacrifice and want them to be honored at the White House.
President Biden's treatment of Gold Star families is under renewed scrutiny following emotional testimony from families of the 13 U.S. service members killed during the chaotic military withdrawal in Afghanistan. The families accused Biden and his top Cabinet officials of lying, disrespect, and betrayal, calling for their resignations. The Biden administration's handling of the withdrawal has damaged public perception of the president's competency and leadership. Critics have demanded accountability for the Afghanistan debacle, but Biden has declined to fire any officials. The controversy also resurfaced past reports of Biden's alleged disrespect towards Gold Star families.
At a forum organized by Rep. Darrell Issa, the father of a fallen Marine called for the resignation of top officials, including President Biden, in the wake of the suicide bombing at the Kabul airport in August 2021. Gold Star families shared tearful testimony, seeking accountability and answers about the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan. Former President Trump praised the event and criticized the Biden administration. The families expressed frustration with the lack of investigation into their loved ones' deaths and called for the truth to be revealed.
Gold Star mom Cheryl Rex accused President Biden of callously likening her son's death in the Afghanistan withdrawal to that of his late son Beau, who died of brain cancer. Rex expressed anger and disbelief at Biden's remarks, stating that her son died in combat while Beau died from cancer. Other Gold Star families also criticized the Biden administration's handling of the withdrawal and called for a full congressional investigation into the decisions that led to the chaotic mission. They expressed frustration with the administration's characterization of the evacuation as a success and believed that their loved ones' deaths could have been prevented. Congressman Darrell Issa promised that the families' voices would be heard and that further investigations would be conducted.
Gold Star families of the 13 U.S. service members killed in the Kabul suicide attack during the Afghanistan withdrawal are demanding accountability and closure from the Biden administration. During a public forum organized by Rep. Darrell Issa, the families criticized President Biden and his military leadership as "incompetent, cowards, evil." They expressed their anger and frustration, calling for resignations and justice. The families also condemned the administration's labeling of the withdrawal as a "success," stating that it was a disrespect to the fallen soldiers. The families highlighted the preventable nature of the deaths and the lack of recognition for the survivors. A scathing State Department report on the Afghanistan withdrawal failures was released, blaming both the Trump and Biden administrations for insufficient planning and consideration of worst-case scenarios.
A Gold Star mother, Kelly Barnett, accused the Biden administration of lying about the circumstances surrounding her Marine son's death in Afghanistan during the chaotic withdrawal in August 2021. Speaking at a Congressional forum, Barnett expressed her frustration with the lack of communication, leadership, and disrespect shown towards the military. She claimed that she was given incomplete and incorrect reports about her son's death and was told to "shut up" when she questioned the official narrative. Barnett's emotional testimony highlighted the need for accountability and transparency from the administration.