The Megyn Kelly Show Afghanistan Falls to the Taliban, with Sean Parnell and Charles C.W. Cooke | Ep. 146
Aug 16, 2021
Sean Parnell, a decorated combat veteran and Pennsylvania Senate candidate, joins Charles C.W. Cooke, a senior writer for National Review, to dissect the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. They discuss the betrayal felt by Afghan allies and the implications for women’s rights under Taliban rule. Parnell and Cooke critique President Biden's foreign policy decisions and highlight the potential risks posed by a power vacuum, while also reflecting on the mixed feelings of veterans. The conversation navigates the moral and political ramifications for both parties.
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Taliban Takeover
- The Afghan government collapsed, and President Ghani fled as the Taliban seized Kabul and Bagram Air Base.
- The Taliban released prisoners, including al-Qaeda operatives, and will implement Sharia law.
Foreseeable Disaster
- The U.S. withdrawal was foreseeable, yet diplomats are burning documents and flags in Kabul due to lack of protection.
- This suggests a failure of planning and foresight by the administration.
Biden's Refusal
- Biden was advised to increase troop levels for a safe withdrawal but refused, leading to the current crisis.
- The scenes of people on the embassy rooftop contradict Biden's promises.
