New book reveals Biden’s explosive reaction to crisis during vacation.
The Collapse of Afghanistan: Biden’s Vacation and the Crisis
In August 2021, Afghanistan faced a devastating collapse, and President Joe Biden found himself in a familiar position – on vacation. According to journalist Franklin Foer’s new book, ”The Last Politician: Inside Joe Biden’s White House and the Struggle for America’s Future,” Biden’s reaction to the news of then-President Ashraf Ghani’s flight from Kabul was far from calm.
“Biden exploded in frustration,” Foer wrote, yelling, “Give me a break!”
These revelations, described in an advance copy of Foer’s book, were reported by Fox News and shed light on the Afghanistan withdrawal. Penguin Press released the book on Tuesday.
Chaos and Vacation
The Biden administration had anticipated a smooth transfer of power to the Afghan government, including the Taliban, by August 31, 2021. However, just three days into his vacation, Biden learned that the Taliban had taken control of much of the country and was on the verge of entering Kabul.
Biden was not the only member of the administration enjoying a late-summer getaway. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and then-White House press secretary Jen Psaki had also left Washington, D.C. However, the chaotic scenes from Kabul, with desperate refugees clinging to U.S. transport planes, forced the administration to confront the crisis.
According to Foer, the haunting “images of Afghans falling from the sky” prompted Psaki to cut short her vacation. She wrote to then-White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain, saying, “I’m contemplating coming back.” Klain’s response was clear: “I’m sorry. I think you need to.”
Incompetence and Emotional Outbursts
The brief passages from Foer’s book, as described by Fox News, highlight three key impressions. First, there was a sense of incompetence. The Biden administration’s expectation of a peaceful transition of power in Afghanistan seemed unfounded, given the Taliban’s history and the country’s complex dynamics.
Second, Biden’s frustrated outburst, while understandable, reveals a recurring issue – his difficulty in controlling his emotions. While history may appreciate leaders who display anger in the face of adversity, it becomes problematic when it occurs during a retreat or failure.
Finally, Biden’s vacation during the Afghanistan crisis strikes a nerve. The president’s seemingly perpetual relaxation in the midst of national emergencies gives the impression of a detached aristocrat. This perception was reinforced when he failed to cut short his vacation after the devastating wildfire in Maui and remained silent on the tragedy.
A Ruling Class’s Failure
While Biden bears some responsibility, it is crucial to remember that he represents an entire ruling class that failed in Afghanistan. Politicians who spend decades in government often become accustomed to its privileges, resembling modern versions of Marie Antoinette.
As the publisher releases Foer’s book, readers can delve into the full narrative. However, the glimpses provided by Fox News remind us of the incompetence, emotional outbursts, and detachment that characterized the Afghanistan crisis. It serves as a stark reminder of the failures of our ruling class.
Never forget that every member of that ruling class failed us in Afghanistan.
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