Michael McCaul: US Authority Diminished by Afghanistan Withdrawal

Michael McCaul, Chairman of the US House of Representatives Foreign Relations Committee, has reiterated his criticism of how American forces exited Afghanistan. He asserted that this departure has resulted in a decline of Washington’s moral standing.

McCaul pointed out that disregarding counsel from military leaders and the grave cautions issued by diplomats regarding the potential aftermath of the Afghan withdrawal has precipitated the unfolding tragedy.

US officials consistently characterized the removal of American troops from Afghanistan as a grave misstep, emphasizing the need for an inquiry into the swift evacuation of US forces from the region.