Haley Campaign Press Release - Haley Comments on the Second Anniversary of the Fall of Kabul

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Two years after the fall of Kabul and Joe Biden's botched withdrawal from Afghanistan, the world is less safe, our enemies are emboldened, and our allies are questioning America's commitments.

"Two years ago, the world watched in horror as Joe Biden withdrew from Afghanistan in a way that betrayed our allies and emboldened our enemies," former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley said. "Disaster followed. Thirteen American service members were killed, China grew increasingly aggressive toward Taiwan, Russia invaded Ukraine, and terrorists took over Afghanistan with the help of American equipment and supplies.

"To date, no one has taken responsibility for the botched withdrawal. No one has been fired, and no one replaced. The families of the 13 murdered service members can't even get basic answers about what happened. In a Haley administration, there will be no mistaking where we stand. Our allies will know we have their backs, and our enemies will fear American strength."

Background:

• CNN town hall: Nikki Haley on Biden's Afghanistan withdrawal
• National Review: Nikki Haley has a point on the Afghanistan debacle's impact on Putin's calculus
• Free Beacon: Nikki Haley calls to end taxpayer aid to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan
• Fox News: Nikki Haley: Biden's Afghanistan exit was the 'day the world became less safe'
• Washington Post: Nikki Haley: America must not recognize the Taliban
• CBS News: Nikki Haley faults Biden for 'embarrassing failure' in Afghanistan