Biden Defends Afghanistan Withdrawal in Final UN Address
President Biden reflects on his decision to end America's longest war, acknowledges the loss of 13 US service members, and calls for global cooperation.
- 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.