Congressman Mike Waltz on Afghanistan Withdrawal Critique

Florida Congressman Mike Waltz attended a memorial for the 13 servicemen and women who lost their lives due to what he termed as the incompetence of the Biden administration during the withdrawal from Afghanistan. Waltz expressed his disappointment at the absence of President Biden and Vice President Harris at the memorial, stating it was predictable given their lack of acknowledgment of the Afghanistan crisis during the DNC convention. He emphasized that the event resulted from serious mismanagement rather than the tragic nature of war itself. Waltz highlighted former President Donald Trump's presence at the memorial and noted how he continues to support the families of the fallen servicemen. Trump’s comments on accountability and his promise to retrieve full transparency from the previous administration resonated with Waltz and the attending military personnel. They applaud his pledge to rectify future military operations and restore morale, as he aims to hold officials accountable for the withdrawal debacle. As the conversation turned towards potential repercussions for Trump from the 'deep state,' Waltz assured that the ongoing investigations into Trump would not deter his efforts to secure leadership changes that prioritize military readiness and address cyber threats. Waltz concluded by endorsing former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard's involvement in Trump's transition team, commending her military experience and alignment with Trump’s America First agenda.