U.S. Representative Pat Fallon, a Republican member of the House of Representatives, has criticized the Biden-Harris administration for what he calls “incompetence” and poor decision-making, leading to the chaotic and embarrassing withdrawal from Afghanistan. Fallon argues that this decision has only emboldened America’s adversaries, including China, and Russia.

After two decades of U.S. presence in Afghanistan, the withdrawal in August 2021 resulted in the collapse of the Afghan government and the Taliban’s return to power. Critics argue that the resources spent on the prolonged conflict could have been better utilized to address domestic needs within the United States.

The House Foreign Affairs Committee has insisted that the Biden-Harris administration must be held accountable for the disastrous exit. Chairman Michael McCaul has condemned the situation, emphasizing the suffering of the Afghan people under the “iron fist of the terrorist Taliban regime.” He also criticized the administration for exiting Afghanistan unilaterally, without ensuring that the Taliban adhered to the terms of the Doha Agreement.

As the debate over the U.S. withdrawal continues, lawmakers express ongoing concerns about the administration’s handling of the situation and its broader impact on global dynamics. A report expected in September is anticipated to shed light on the decisions made and the consequences of the U.S. exit, with further scrutiny on how resources were managed and what could have been done differently to benefit Americans at home.