McCarthy says Afghan withdrawal is an 'embarrassment' but Biden blames Trump's deal with the Taliban
President Biden has defended the American troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, and insisted: 'One more year, or five more years, of US military presence would not have made a difference'. The withdrawal was blasted by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy as an 'embarrassment to our nation'. Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell called for airstrikes against the Taliban on Friday. US Embassy will be evacuated in 72 hours, with some staffers already at Kabul airport, according to reports.
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