SCOOP: U.S. officials gave the Taliban a list of names of U.S. citizens, green card holders & Afghan allies to grant entry into the outer perimeter of the city’s airport, prompting outrage behind the scenes from lawmakers and military officials. t.co/WHHzStyynk
— Lara Seligman (@laraseligman) August 26, 2021
Biden officials defended the move during a classified briefing on Capitol Hill earlier this week, which turned contentious.
Biden team contended this was the best way to keep Americans & Afghans safe & prevent a shooting war between Taliban fighters and US troops
— Lara Seligman (@laraseligman) August 26, 2021
I am beginning to think there is something sinister going on. This level of incompetence cannot be real.
— Code of Vets ™ (@codeofvets) August 26, 2021