REAL AF with Andy Frisella 949. Andy, Chad Robichaux & DJ CTI: Trump Tells The Post He’ll Visit The Middle East, Candace Owens On Charlie Kirk's Last Messages & Trump Considers Invoking Insurrection Act
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Oct 10, 2025 Chad Robichaux, a former Force Recon Marine and founder of the Mighty Oaks Foundation, shares gripping insights on the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal and his mission to rescue interpreters. He previews his work with the Shadow Figures series, investigating conspiracies while battling internal veteran community conflicts. The conversation heats up with discussions on Trump’s potential Insurrection Act invocation and the broader implications of recent events in the Middle East, sparking a lively debate on national security and veteran support.
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Evacuating Afghanistan To Save Aziz
- Chad Robichaux described leading the 2021 Afghanistan evacuation that rescued over 17,000 people after the withdrawal.
- He said the operation was a series of “miracle after miracle,” starting to rescue his interpreter Aziz and expanding into a massive civilian effort.
Withdrawal Gave Strategic Gain To Rivals
- Robichaux argued the Afghan mission had shifted to advisory roles by 2018 and could have been declared over then.
- He says the 2021 withdrawal gifted strategic access and mineral rights to China and empowered regional adversaries.
Force Politicians To Pass Budgets
- Hold elected officials accountable for passing a budget by cutting pay and restricting leave until they deliver.
- Robichaux recommended Congress not be allowed to leave the Capitol until a budget is passed.
