Overview

• Biden described the Afghanistan withdrawal as a difficult but necessary decision to end America's longest war.
• He acknowledged the tragic loss of 13 US service members and hundreds of Afghans during the 2021 Kabul airport bombing.
• Gold Star families expressed dissatisfaction with Biden's remarks, criticizing his handling of the withdrawal.
• House Republicans continue to investigate the withdrawal and are considering condemning administration officials.
• Biden emphasized the importance of multilateral cooperation and called for a ceasefire and two-state solution in the Middle East.