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Joe Biden is a disgrace.

'Biden Was Too 'Mentally Fatigued' to Take Call From Top Committee Chair
Before Afghanistan Withdrawal'

<https://townhall.com/tipsheet/saraharnold/2024/12/21/biden-was-too-mentally-fatigued-to-take-call-from-top-committee-chair-before-afghanistan-withdrawal-n2649405>


'Outgoing President Joe Biden is facing criticism after bombshell
reports emerged that he was allegedly too "mentally fatigued" to take a critical call from the House Armed Services Committee Chair in the
lead-up to the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan. The revelation has
sparked concerns about Biden's capacity to manage high-stakes
decision-making, particularly during one of the most pivotal moments of
his presidency. Critics argue that the report highlights a troubling
pattern of disengagement and raises serious questions about his
leadership and accountability during a crisis that resulted in lasting consequences.

According to the Wall Street Journal, Biden was so tired and drained
that he skipped out on an important phone call with then-House Armed
Services Committee Chair Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash) in 2021, right before
the United States pulled out of Afghanistan that left significant
casualties, including 13 American service members dead and $7 billion
worth of weapons, military equipment, and U.S. aircraft were left in Afghanistan that eventually landed in the hands of the Taliban because
Biden was incredibly difficult to reach— even his aides couldn’t get a
hold of him.

Smith expressed concern over the Biden Administration’s overly
optimistic remarks about the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan. Having
worked on the issue, Smith believed the process would be far more
challenging than White House officials were portraying and sought to
share his insights. However, Biden never answered his phone calls.

“I was begging them to set expectations low,” Smith told the outlet.

Soon after, Biden personally called Smith to apologize but the damage
had already been done. This was the only call the president made to the congressman during his four years.

“The Biden White House was more insulated than most,” Smith recalled. “I spoke with Barack Obama on a number of occasions when he was president,
and I wasn’t even chairman of the committee.”

Following the incident, Smith publicly berated Biden for being nowhere
to be found in the moments before the U.S. pulled troops out of
Afghanistan, angering Secretary of State Antony Blinken— who called
Smith and launched into a tired over his comments.

However, Blinken ultimately took responsibility for the botched
withdrawal.

The Afghanistan withdrawal became a pivotal and damaging for Biden’s presidency, leaving a stain on his leadership credibility. The moment highlighted a lack of planning and foresight and allowed the Taliban to
take over the region. Critics argued that the withdrawal emboldened international enemies such as China and Russia and showcased the U.S.’ weaknesses.'

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On 2024-12-22, John Smyth <[email protected]> wrote:

Joe Biden is a disgrace.

'Biden Was Too 'Mentally Fatigued' to Take Call From Top Committee Chair Before Afghanistan Withdrawal'

<https://townhall.com/tipsheet/saraharnold/2024/12/21/biden-was-too-mentally-fatigued-to-take-call-from-top-committee-chair-before-afghanistan-withdrawal-n2649405>

'Outgoing President Joe Biden is facing criticism after bombshell
reports emerged that he was allegedly too "mentally fatigued" to take a critical call from the House Armed Services Committee Chair in the
lead-up to the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan. The revelation has sparked concerns about Biden's capacity to manage high-stakes decision-making, particularly during one of the most pivotal moments of
his presidency. Critics argue that the report highlights a troubling
pattern of disengagement and raises serious questions about his
leadership and accountability during a crisis that resulted in lasting consequences.

According to the Wall Street Journal, Biden was so tired and drained
that he skipped out on an important phone call with then-House Armed
Services Committee Chair Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash) in 2021, right before
the United States pulled out of Afghanistan that left significant
casualties, including 13 American service members dead and $7 billion
worth of weapons, military equipment, and U.S. aircraft were left in Afghanistan that eventually landed in the hands of the Taliban because
Biden was incredibly difficult to reach— even his aides couldn’t get a hold of him.

Smith expressed concern over the Biden Administration’s overly
optimistic remarks about the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan. Having worked on the issue, Smith believed the process would be far more
challenging than White House officials were portraying and sought to
share his insights. However, Biden never answered his phone calls.

“I was begging them to set expectations low,” Smith told the outlet.

Soon after, Biden personally called Smith to apologize but the damage
had already been done. This was the only call the president made to the congressman during his four years.

“The Biden White House was more insulated than most,” Smith recalled. “I
spoke with Barack Obama on a number of occasions when he was president,
and I wasn’t even chairman of the committee.”

Following the incident, Smith publicly berated Biden for being nowhere
to be found in the moments before the U.S. pulled troops out of
Afghanistan, angering Secretary of State Antony Blinken— who called
Smith and launched into a tired over his comments.

However, Blinken ultimately took responsibility for the botched
withdrawal.

The Afghanistan withdrawal became a pivotal and damaging for Biden’s presidency, leaving a stain on his leadership credibility. The moment highlighted a lack of planning and foresight and allowed the Taliban to
take over the region. Critics argued that the withdrawal emboldened international enemies such as China and Russia and showcased the U.S.’ weaknesses.'

These last 4 years have been nothing but lies.
The media covered for Biden.
The WH covered for Biden

And the American people were lied to.
I will say it was entertaining watching the libbys try to defend
Joe's many screw ups while at the same time projecting those same
incidents on Trump.

Either they are complete idiots who truly didn't see what a cognitive, weak, feckless
mess Joe Biden is, from day one, or they were circling the wagons like the media to
protect him.

Either way, Joe BIden will go down as the worst POTUS in modern times and possibly
the worst president ever.
Assuming the media doesn't rewrite history of course.
And they will certainly try.

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