The Megyn Kelly Show

Tulsi Gabbard on the Afghanistan Withdrawal Hearing and the ‘Woke-ification’ of the Military | Ep. 169

Sep 28, 2021
Tulsi Gabbard, former U.S. Representative from Hawaii and 2020 presidential candidate, dives into the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. She discusses the conflicting military advice President Biden received and critiques his communication failures. Gabbard emphasizes the need for accountability among military leaders and the dangers of intertwining 'woke' politics with the armed forces. Additionally, she tackles contentious topics like vaccine mandates and the impact of Biden's domestic agenda, revealing the complexities of modern governance.
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ANECDOTE

Biden's Troop Withdrawal Claim

  • President Biden claimed no military advisors recommended against full troop withdrawal from Afghanistan.
  • Generals Milley, McKenzie, and Austin contradicted this, stating they advised against it.
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Reasons for Afghanistan Withdrawal Disaster

  • The Afghanistan withdrawal was a disaster due to factors like excluding the Afghan government from the Taliban agreement.
  • The US attempt to impose an American-style democracy and military structure was also a major flaw.
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Impact of Trump's Taliban Agreement

  • Trump's agreement with the Taliban undermined the Afghan army, beginning the disaster.
  • Excluding Afghan leaders from the agreement set it up for failure.
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