Hudson Releases Statement on Afghanistan

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Fort Bragg's Congressman, released the following statement on Afghanistan:

"The Taliban's takeover of Kabul represents a total failure of leadership from President Biden and his administration. Reminiscent of Saigon, images of Taliban with American rifles and equipment are an insult to American taxpayers and so many heroes who lost their lives there, as well as their Gold Star families," said Rep. Hudson. "While I feared the fallout from an arbitrary withdrawal of Afghanistan, the speed in which the Taliban has advanced defied President Biden's assurances from just one month ago. I am also extremely concerned about failed promises to get families and interpreters out of the country. I call on President Biden to now address the nation on his plans to secure American interests and our personnel still on the ground, as well as our Afghan partners who we have a commitment to protect."

In April, Rep. Hudson released a statement opposing the withdrawal from Afghanistan.

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