- Outgoing President Joe Biden faced severe criticism for forcing grieving families to wait for hours while he napped on Air Force One during the return of the remains of fallen soldiers from the Taliban attack in Kabul, Afghanistan.
- The incident occurred on August 26, 2021, during a chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, which resulted in the deaths of 13 American soldiers and over 170 Afghans.
- Family members, like Roice McCollum and Darin Hoover, expressed anger and disbelief over the President's reported indifference and lack of proper respect during such a solemn moment.
- Biden's behavior extended beyond this incident, with previous actions such as checking his watch during a dignified transfer ceremony and implementing controversial policies that undermined military readiness, further criticized as disrespectful to military personnel.
- Biden's actions and policies reflect a broader pattern of disrespect towards the military, and that the American people deserve a Commander-in-Chief who honors and respects those who have given so much for the country.
In a shocking display of contempt for our nation's brave service members, President Joe Biden has once again proven himself unfit as Commander-in-Chief and a disgrace to the nation. This despicable incident, during which Biden forced grieving families to wait for hours while he napped on Air Force One, is just one of many instances that underscores the utter disrespect and callousness with which he has treated those who have given so much for this country.
Biden slept for hours on Air Force One, while families of fallen soldiers waited for hours in disgust
On August 26, 2021, as Taliban terrorists attacked Kabul International Airport, claiming the lives of 13 American soldiers and over 170 Afghans, the Biden regime embarked on one of its most disastrous decisions: a hasty and disorganized withdrawal from Afghanistan. The chaos that followed was only exacerbated by the administration's utter incompetence and disregard for American lives.
At the height of this humanitarian crisis, Biden's actions were nothing short of abhorrent. As the families of the fallen soldiers waited to receive their loved ones' remains, the President himself was fast asleep on a plane, even after being informed of their grievous loss. Multiple family members reported being made to wait for hours—their anguish compounded by the President's apparent indifference.
Roice McCollum, sister of fallen Marine Rylee McCollum, described the scene with a sense of disbelief and anger. "He made us wait an extra three hours to receive the bodies of our dead family members because he couldn't pull it together," she said, referring to Biden's reported nap. Darin Hoover, father of Staff Sgt. Taylor Hoover, echoed this sentiment, saying, "We sat in that office for what seemed like an eternity waiting on the doddering old fool."
The President's failure to show proper respect for these families extends beyond this particular incident. Biden's infamous behavior at the dignified transfer ceremony, where he was caught checking his watch, was a further insult to the memories of the soldiers. This behavior, combined with his reported nap, paints a picture of a President who is more concerned with his personal comfort than with the solemnity of the moment.
Biden’s policies represented a pattern of disrespect for military service members
This incident is not an isolated one but rather a reflection of the broader pattern of disrespect and neglect Biden has shown towards our military. His military policies, including the promotion of individuals with mental illnesses in the ranks, were a mockery of military readiness. These insane DEI military policies celebrated transgenderism in the military and provided taxpayer-funded surgeries to disfigure gender and biology of individuals who were obviously unfit to serve.
Biden’s unlawful and devastating vaccine mandates, also eroded military readiness, cohesion, and unity, paving the way for discrimination and the unlawful removal of the healthiest service members, who demonstrated mental toughness in the face of persecution through the ranks.
Notwithstanding, by allowing the withdrawal from Afghanistan to proceed without proper planning, and by failing to properly honor the families of those who died there, Biden has demonstrated that he was always unfit to lead and has no regard for the very people he's sworn to protect.
White House allies have attempted to downplay these events, but the truth is undeniable. As Rep. Adam Smith noted, the Biden regime was "more insulated than most," and this insulation has allowed for critical issues to be ignored and mishandled. The American people deserve a Commander-in-Chief who respects and honors those who have given so much for this country. The families of the fallen service members deserve our heartfelt apologies and proper recognition. They have given far more to their nation than any of us ever could.
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