Overview

• Gold Star families claim President Biden delayed the dignified transfer ceremony for three hours while he napped on Air Force One in August 2021.
• The ceremony honored 13 U.S. service members killed in the Kabul airport bombing during the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan.
• Family members described the delay as disrespectful, adding that Biden also checked his watch multiple times during the ceremony.
• The White House has denied the allegations, stating that Biden holds the families and their sacrifices in the highest regard.
• The Afghanistan withdrawal remains a contentious moment in Biden's presidency, with critics citing leadership failures and mishandling of the operation.