The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1319 - Biden’s Saigon
Aug 16, 2021
The podcast dives into the chaos following the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan, comparing it to the fall of Saigon. It critiques the Biden administration's withdrawal strategy and discusses the implications of left-behind military equipment. Personal stories from those caught in the tumultuous evacuations at Kabul airport highlight the dire consequences faced by Afghans. The talk also addresses the resurgence of terrorism and the geopolitical fallout involving countries like India, China, and Russia in response to the U.S. exit.
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Biden's Saigon
- The U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan is a major foreign policy disaster, comparable to the fall of Saigon.
- Joe Biden's assurances of an orderly withdrawal proved false, as the Taliban swiftly seized control.
Visual Parallels to Saigon
- Images from Kabul show people clinging to helicopters, mirroring scenes from the fall of Saigon.
- The Taliban's takeover of the presidential palace further emphasizes the parallels to Vietnam in 1975.
Abandoned Equipment
- The US withdrawal was so rushed and poorly executed that billions of dollars in military equipment were left behind.
- This equipment, including Humvees and helicopters, has now fallen into Taliban hands, bolstering their power.