Grieving Gold Star Parents Criticize Biden-Harris Administration on Kabul Attack Anniversary
Three years after the tragic terrorist attack at Afghanistan’s Kabul airport, Gold Star parents expressed their frustration with the Biden-Harris administration. The attention has primarily been on President Biden, but Mark Schmitz, father of Marine Lance Cpl. Jared Schmitz, emphasized that Vice President Kamala Harris should also be held accountable.
“She owns this as much as he [Biden] does,” Schmitz stated in an interview with “Fox & Friends.”
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Despite Vice President Kamala Harris issuing a statement honoring the fallen service members, some Gold Star parents feel that the administration has not taken full responsibility for the events leading to the tragedy. They believe that both Biden and Harris should be held accountable for the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan.
“She’s following in the policies that Joe Biden has ushered in during his presidency and obviously, neither one of them know what the heck they’re doing. And that terrifies me because we know we can’t bring our kids back,” Schmitz continued.
He emphasized the need for better strategies to ensure that military families are not put through similar experiences in the future.
Gold Star mom Shana Chappell, whose son Marine Lance Cpl. Kareem Nikoui lost his life in the attack, directly blamed the administration for her son’s death.
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Chappell criticized the direction the country is heading and juxtaposed it with the sacrifice made by her son in Afghanistan. Her grief was further compounded when another one of her sons tragically took his own life.
The National Security Council expressed President Biden’s appreciation for the sacrifices and heroic actions of the service members involved in the Kabul attack and other incidents.
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The statement made by the National Security Council highlights President Biden’s respect and gratitude for the service members who lost their lives. Despite criticism from Gold Star parents, the administration maintains its stance on the decision to end America’s longest war and prioritize national security interests.
