White House Adviser John Kirby's Email Dismisses Veterans' Criticisms of Afghanistan Withdrawal

Kirby accidentally included Fox News in a dismissive response about veterans critical of the Biden administration's handling of the 2021 Afghanistan exit.

John Kirby, White House National Security Council communications adviser, mistakenly sent an email to Fox News dismissing veterans' concerns as a 'handful' not worth responding to.
The email was a response to a Fox News inquiry quoting four veterans criticizing the Biden administration's 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal.
Republican Rep. Mike McCaul's recent report condemned the administration for the withdrawal and subsequent attempts to deflect responsibility.
Veterans like Mark Geist and Stuart Scheller accused Kirby of presenting a one-sided narrative and prioritizing political optics over strategy.
Kirby defended the administration's actions, citing the Trump administration's deal with the Taliban and the need to end America's longest war.