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On the recordAugust 26, 2025
This tragedy didn’t have to happen. As my 2024 report into the Afghanistan withdrawal revealed, the Biden admin prioritized optics over security at every step of the way — putting servicemembers, State Department employees, and innocent Afghans in mortal danger.
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Mike McCaul
Republican · Texas

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McCaul discusses the failures of the Biden administration during the withdrawal.

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