'This Report Is Disturbing': Josh Hawley Presses Military Official On Afghanistan Withdrawal
At a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing earlier this month, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) pressed military leaders on a report on the Afghanistan withdrawal.
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This whole Administration is disgusting
@frankelizalde9306
2 жыл бұрын
The whole of biden handlers behind the scenes are disgusting too. Meanwhile, puppet biden straddle-sits on lap of his handlers, WAITING for further instructions. FJB !
@firstlast5681
2 жыл бұрын
@@frankelizalde9306 yep, they are all waiting for instructions from their overlords the GLOBALIST ❗😡 That French Revolution holds a lot of Merit❗🤨
@100bgeagle
2 жыл бұрын
It's even hard to think about, makes me want to puke!
@jeffmorgan9337
2 жыл бұрын
And corrupt
@ritab-c492
2 жыл бұрын
So sad this how far America has sunk. One year after one filthy, corrupt anti-american potato was installed in the WH to destroy the country.
This whole administration is an embarrassment!
@lindagarris7861
2 жыл бұрын
Unelected
@J82FLH
2 жыл бұрын
Yes and that is why they are on there way out, Republicans are going to win the midterms and half this administration will be indicted
@jeremyjones381
2 жыл бұрын
@@J82FLH Dream on. That will never happen. Even if the Republicans win the midterms they won't do anything just put on a big show for their supporters and blame the democrats for everything. Vet your head out of the clouds
@lowellmeny7216
2 жыл бұрын
I fought Communist in nam looks like they now hold office in Washington
@scott1637
2 жыл бұрын
@@J82FLH dems will cheat and win mark my words the democrats will remain in power by the skin of their teeth these people corrupt and don't care what the people think. the media will flip it around and blame the white supremest
Disturbing that the media has the info and NOT congress
@mattcolin2963
2 жыл бұрын
Boys will be boys right? They're all corrupt why not be corrupt to each other. But they had the info, they simply gas lighted those who need not know
@sheilalunn5298
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely.
Thank you Senator, it is apparent to even a child that none of these commanding officers and elected or appointed officials have any intention of detailing the circumstances around any government decisions. Isn’t it insulting, to say the least, to have these “educated and word smithed”, replies to the Committee? Are politicians so used to lies, that they have no impact on the Committees Rules and Requirements and that incomplete testimony is a acceptable thing?
@brianglynn7782
2 жыл бұрын
Yes
@gunguru7020
2 жыл бұрын
its a confirmation hearing and he has no ability to provide or submit anything to the oversight committee until confirmed. which he said "if confirmed I will"
The Generals get promoted while the young Lance Corporal gets killed. Great strategy...
Still have Americans in Afghanistan. these generals need to be stripped of everything,medals pensions etc and do not confirm this guy .Joe and his administration needs to be gone...
@v6304
2 жыл бұрын
Had a LT. Col. spoke up, then was shut up and Isolated for month until he promises to stay quiet. That what has become our country is cover up after cover up. If this happen to Presidential Trump, the news media would been all over this and getting more answer to questions why it happens. That what happen when we have fake news that cannot do their jobs to a corrupt administration, that failed our people and military. MAKE AMERICA STRONG AGAINY IN 2022. (Veteran Spoken) [Until 1st amendment rights taking away from me by democratic]. WE ARE LOOSEN OUR RIGHTS, FREEDOM, AND COUNTRY UNDER THE DEMOCRATIC MACHINE. UNTIL THE DEMOCRATIC START FIGHTEN FOR US AS AMERICA (WE THE PEOPLE WILL LOSE) AS LONG AS THEY ARE IN OFFICE!
@joanne2842
2 жыл бұрын
@@v6304 yup just what most of us know the democrats and administration lie ,deny and cover up so the real truth never comes out...and the liberal media helps them....
Senator Hawley, we are grateful for your allegiance to your job and your country!♥
If an oversight committee has to ask permission for something from a sub committee it is no longer providing oversight.
@theoriginaloutlaw
2 жыл бұрын
When a society looses faith in its institutions, it is in decline.
@billykirk1303
2 жыл бұрын
Yup you hit that nail on the head!!!
@jcx5659
2 жыл бұрын
Thank trump.
@throwaway9863
2 жыл бұрын
@@jcx5659 forrrrr?
@jcx5659
2 жыл бұрын
@@throwaway9863 Trashing congressional oversight.
Love how Hawley does not let even the slightest general answer -- rather than specific answer -- get past him. That marks a person who's seen lots of slippery politicians lying through their teeth.
@dieterandrew3542
2 жыл бұрын
Not really! He accepted 'would' as opposed to 'will'.
@kma3647
2 жыл бұрын
I'm not so sure. When testifying in this way, the Senators are asking for a lot of promises. Sometimes, bureaucracies are ugly things and technicalities get in the way. I actually thought the General did a good job. He didn't make promises he wasn't certain he could keep but did affirm his support for the general principle of transparency of cooperation with Congressional oversight.
@gunguru7020
2 жыл бұрын
@@kma3647 thank you. An honest appreciation for what was actually said and committed to.
They closed Bagram and the failed to pull back troops from the gate at the Kabul airport despite having received credible warnings of a terrorist attack - and nobody has lost their job.
@g.manifestomsnifesto4338
2 жыл бұрын
But the "Pentagon Investigation" stated no one was culpable....LOL.
@tracybarhite1764
2 жыл бұрын
One of Biden's many mistakes was negotiating with the Taliban who are terrorists to secure the airport. That got 13 members of our Military killed!
@khronin
2 жыл бұрын
I have played online military games and simulators since i ws a kid.You evacuate your people and EQ FIRST--biden and these dems are fing atrocious..Now we are finding out they were unable or unwilling to vent 10s of thousands of these afghan refugees--some have already committed felonies while here.
@robjohnson7878
2 жыл бұрын
They should have sent Hunter Biden and his crack head buddies to guard the airport. At least they would have never been missed if they were blown up instead of those young soldiers.
It’s amazing how powerless these communities are in getting people to comply with their request.
The General was clever as hell, using the word 'would' as opposed to 'will'. The 'would' involves IF he wasn't paid or threatened to not do so!
@bigdoncollins5589
2 жыл бұрын
Who gives them the right to answer these questions anyway (they want to) and get away with it, and they will never tell the truth? I will guaranty you every one of them are (Damnercraets)!
These military leaders are so inept and should be fired!
@mkruge9076
2 жыл бұрын
Its why I left the army.
@gunguru7020
2 жыл бұрын
LTG Kurilla served in and was the Commander of the 75th Ranger Regiment, Commanding General of the 82nd Airborne has 2 purple hearts from being shot in combat and has deployed in combat to Panama, Desert Storm, Afghanistan (was entire spec ops task force commander), Iraq. He is a far greater man and better American than you will ever be. There is no argument.
Senator Hawley is on a short list of politicians who actually represent the American people. Thank you, Senator.
Josh, either this general is lying to you, or he is an incompetent fool. Either way do not allow his nomination to move forward. This administration is already a Ship of Fools.
@gunguru7020
2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, you are judging a man's almost 30 year career on. 30 second clip. I served with CPT Kurilla and later under COL Kurilla. Good man and very intelligent and accomplished. A warriors officer.
@arthurbrumagem3844
2 жыл бұрын
Any general still in the military under Biden is going to be a far left Marxist leaning POS. Trump inherited most of Obama’s ass kissing military leadership hence the problems Trump encountered with them. The media of course spun the narrative as if Trump was wrong ( he was not perfect we know )
@gunner-
2 жыл бұрын
@@gunguru7020 I hope your right but been my experience once these good people get to flag rank many sacrifice their integrity for another star especially since Obama and his purge
@gunguru7020
2 жыл бұрын
@@arthurbrumagem3844 LTG Kurilla served in and was the Commander of the 75th Ranger Regiment, Commanding General of the 82nd Airborne has 2 purple hearts from being shot in combat and has deployed in combat to Panama, Desert Storm, Afghanistan (was entire spec ops task force commander), Iraq. He is a far greater man and better American than you will ever be. There is no argument.
@gunguru7020
2 жыл бұрын
@@gunner- I dont know his politics and don't care. Dude is a legit combat commander. Been a real figure in combat the last 30 years. 2 purple hearts combat jump into Panama. I would guess at least a dozen plus deployments.
These generals are a disgrace! Pure yes-men who possess no loyalty to their country ?
@janiegonzalez5494
2 жыл бұрын
Lincoln faced the same problem with Generals. USA 2nd in their mind..
@sz5876
2 жыл бұрын
They're idiots.
@arthurbrumagem3844
2 жыл бұрын
Might want to clarify which country they are loyal to, won’t be the US
@gunguru7020
2 жыл бұрын
No loyalty. What an idiotic charge. Loyalty to ones country..... LTG Kurilla served in and was the Commander of the 75th Ranger Regiment, Commanding General of the 82nd Airborne has 2 purple hearts from being shot in combat and has deployed in combat to Panama, Desert Storm, Afghanistan (was entire spec ops task force commander), and Iraq. I would guess he has 12-15 combat deployments. He is a far greater man and better American than you will ever be. There is no argument.
@janiegonzalez5494
2 жыл бұрын
@@gunguru7020 Many examples of Generals not following the COMMANDER IN CHIEF orders. It doesn't matter how many medals you have, not following orders is cowardness. Lincoln had many as Trump. Resign if you don't agree but they don't because they are in a mission to betray the president. Ex: General Milley called China to ease their mind against a U.S. attack..As a civilian, I see it as treason..
I think he's indirectly trying to ask if the candidate will, or will not abide by the tenets of the Constitution.
JAKE SULLIVAN NEEDS HIS SECURITY CLEARANCE REVOKED AND TO RESIGN IMMEDIATELY JAKE..... HEY, I GOT AN IDEA MR.PRESIDENT,,,,, LET'S CLOSE THE MOST SECURE ENVELOPE WE HAVE IN AFGHANISTAN. THEN WE WILL LEAVE ABOUT 8 BILLION DOLLARS OF EQUIPMENT BEHIND TO BE USED ON US LATER. SLEEY JOE ; " SOUNDS BRILLIANT " " LETS DO IT "
@deryckmcleod4608
2 жыл бұрын
You forgot the part where "the big guy" gets his 10% of the arms sales and equipment left to the Taliban.
@frankelizalde9306
2 жыл бұрын
Let’s Go FJB, Brandon ! Meanwhile, the biden Administration continues it’s unrelenting NOTION- based economy destruction abomination.
@tcunningham6539
2 жыл бұрын
$82 BILLION left behind.
We need all evildoers out of any office they sit in...this man obviously, shld not be confirmed, they are all liars.
@gunguru7020
2 жыл бұрын
You know a man by a 2 minute exchange?? Ridiculous.
Love Hawley. GODBLESS HIM AND ALL WHO SUPPORT THE TRUTH.
@msdee6010
2 жыл бұрын
Hawley is just like all Republicans in Congress, as hypocritical as they come! That Amy Barrett Supreme Court issue is a clear example of their Hypocrisy & Ruthlessness! Anyway, Republicans won't tell how they had a year to get people Out of Afghanistan after Trump made deal with Taliban Leader to pull out by May 2021. They had a year but did Nothing but pulled all but 2500 of our Soldiers out! Now they blame Pres Biden & Dems for cleaning up their mess! Trump & Republicans left everybody behind! Biden had a choice to pull as many people out as possible or send troops back in starting a War all over again! Folks need to get the Truth but they won't get it from Fox News or the mouths of this lying treasonous no use & no good for the people Republican Party
@georgeyarbrough88
2 жыл бұрын
@@msdee6010 Trump was not the president and he could have postponed the pull out and done it properly. Quit trying to blame Trump for the screw-ups of the democratic party. They have lied to you did you not just get that information from what he read. If you didn't you're not listening. And like I said before quit blaming Trump for what they did. This is standard standard of you Democrats blame the Republican blame Trump for this administration's failures.
@msdee6010
2 жыл бұрын
@@georgeyarbrough88 Trump was the President he made the deal in February 2020. That gave him a year clear to get everybody out. This is a fact. All Presidents have their own faults & blame. It's easy for us to say let's change it but Tailban wanted us out & Uphold the agreement Trump made with them. They did agree to give Biden till end of August but they were calling the shots at that time, not the US. Why didn't Trump remove the people during that year along with withdrawing our Troops? Trump pulled 30,000 troops out after he made the Deal. Don't you think blame you agree he could've gotten them out during the same time? Search this: Withdrawal of United States troops from Afghanistan (2020-2021) you'll find the Facts there..
@msdee6010
2 жыл бұрын
@@georgeyarbrough88 The truth have not been hidden. Search & you'll find it's you who have been lied to, not me. I'm only telling you facts. That Deal Trump made with them was widely posted on TV & social media. Did you miss it?
@georgeyarbrough88
2 жыл бұрын
@@msdee6010 I'll repeat this because apparently you're hard of hearing. Or maybe you have reading disabilities I don't know. The president was Joe Biden he did not have to abide by the agreement to pull out on a certain date. That's because Trump also told him if they started advancing on the capital or doing military acts that we would not pull out. Trump also agreed to keep air cover over the area and to help The Afghani army with air cover which was not kept up by Joe Biden. If Joe Biden would simply have hit the forces when the Afghan army called for help they would have started to win some of those battles. To blame Trump for what Biden did shows that you're an anti-trumper and can't think for yourself and believe the propaganda you've been fed. There's a lot of things Joe Biden could have done differently he didn't even tell our allies over there that we were pulling out. So don't sit there and try to pull the walls over people's eyes and post your fantasy thing on the internet. you're a fool that wants to protect the Biden administration or you're a democratic troll trying to Post falls information that binds hands were tied he couldn't do anything different is a bunch of b*******. Grow up become an adult start to think for yourself and quit believing the propaganda your fed and quit blaming Trump for everything that the bidenstration is done wrong. You didn't post facts by the way you post your fantasies
All political theater. Why Dont u talk about the UN PLANES IN CANADA
General Woke
He is being intentionally mis leading. Stop wasting time and just vote no.
He is circulating @ the questions he is not direct on his answer since he was asked several times Regardless of his medals someone else needs to be nominated Hawley Is a tremendous on his work Thank you. GOD BLESS YOU.
If this is the American military god help America
Its time for people to know what the Armed Forces are doing! They work for us Not the other way around!!
This is one side-stepping general dude... smiley all the way
When it takes 5 minutes to ask a simple question, do you think ANY committee will get serious about anything?
What a waste of time! We all know one of these appointees will ever turn over anything of substance!
No matter what kind of job you have, if you want to keep it you must obey, regardless of your own personal beliefs
Josh is 1 smart dude, he would make 1 helluva of a President!
Everybody whom can vote need to vote for a true Republican these mid term elections.We can not let these radical Democrats to stay in power.
@mooky1959
2 жыл бұрын
Well that leaves Moscow Mitch, Linsey Graham,and a few others
@judithlutz4809
2 жыл бұрын
@@mooky1959 very true we need to get rid of Rhinos too.
@alfavulcan4518
2 жыл бұрын
@@mooky1959 Bingo! PLEASE Kentucky, vote that miserable thing out!
He said it is public, then he should have no problem giving it to you, perjury!!! he just lied to you!!!
I'm so proud that he comes from my state
Hold these treasons liars accountable.
@albertpeckham8708
2 жыл бұрын
Josh Hawley is a TRAITOR! He needs to be held accountable.
@Kristy-dd4wo
2 жыл бұрын
@@albertpeckham8708 lololol ok
"Senator, we'll get back to the committee in 75 years when the reclassification on those specific documents are up for their requisite review and there is very little chance of anyone left upon this Earth to be held accountable not being mere worm food."
Love Josh Hawley. He is amazing.
Biden gets a folder of what Trump would do every day. He then knows exactly how to rule. Just go the other way no matter what. It’s like a sick gambling technique.
@khronin
2 жыл бұрын
Sadly that is what is going on--and they are also making every decision they can to harm america the most--I hope cali and libs crumble on the 7 dollar gas that is coming.
@johnnada1222
2 жыл бұрын
@@khronin the problem is not based in California ( only losers say Cali ) it is in Washington DC , NYC, and Silicon Valley . Should we blame Wyoming for the POS Cheney family , should we blame Kentucky for the POC Mitch McConell , should we blame South Carolina for that garbage Lindsey Gramnesty? Don’t forget California gave you two term president Ronald Reagan. Where are you from ?
@arthurbrumagem3844
2 жыл бұрын
@@johnnada1222 hey, you left out Arkansas for the Clinton’s and my favorite Illinois for Obama. 😂
@johnnada1222
2 жыл бұрын
@@arthurbrumagem3844 you are correct sir , and let’s not forget Texas for Bush .
@arthurbrumagem3844
2 жыл бұрын
@@johnnada1222 this is like “ name your state “ 😂😂😂
You can never hide from the Truth!
Come on man, Afghanistan was last year 🤪🤪
I would be curious to find out when these Generals became general officers and who put their names in. I would severely look at their records if they were nominated during Obamas tenure in white house.
@arthurbrumagem3844
2 жыл бұрын
His double talk pretty much confirms his Obama loyalty
@gunguru7020
2 жыл бұрын
The Commander in Chief has no decision on who makes General (1 and 2 star) Sec Def nominated him under Trump for his 3rd star. LTG Kurilla served in and was the Commander of the 75th Ranger Regiment, Commanding General of the 82nd Airborne has 2 purple hearts from being shot in combat and has deployed in combat to Panama, Desert Storm, Afghanistan (was entire spec ops task force commander), Iraq.
there are none so blind as those who refuse to see :( Lets Go Brandon
What is frustrating is that committees can be told "No, you cant have that information". D&R's on committees should have access immediately to any documents they request, for any reason. That is why we have oversight. What good is oversight if you don't have all the information today, not next week?
Man I am so glad I voted for Josh Hawley . I feel I'm getting what I'm paying for . Rate you're Senator?
Just another politburo officer masquerading as a service member
Keep pushing Senator Hawley!
Don’t confirm. He can’t answer a simple question!!
i wish i could give josh a raise. he has a crappy job, but necessary, questioning liars and cheaters everyday, chasing the truth. I salute you Senator!!!!!!
Wow, clear, concise, intelligent, so refreshing to see. Major future ahead!
Yet, nothing will happen
Well said Josh. Well done.
Damned weasles
Lol honestly if he gets the job and call him back in there guess what answer will be then I dont remeber that conversation or my words taken out of context basically military people this high up as good as a politician full of crap.
Just imagine how the families of those 13 American Heroes feel! Let’s go Brandon!!
All those who were complicit in this episode need to be arrested and charged with treason.
I like my Missouri Senator he is very well spoken.
This General was my Commander in the 75th Ranger Regiment. He has a great reputation and we always considered him a great commander of the Regiment.
Biden did great on Afghanistan withdrawal. Just look at how Afghanistan is doing now! Well done sirs!!
@georgeyarbrough88
2 жыл бұрын
You are being sarcastic right
@seanfeeley5985
2 жыл бұрын
@@georgeyarbrough88 millions are fleeing millions are starving... . U tell me
@georgeyarbrough88
2 жыл бұрын
@@seanfeeley5985 did you not get my point that are you are being sarcastic Biden did a great job. I know about what's happening. But you said Biden did a great job
@marthakratz7877
2 жыл бұрын
The taliban are very pleased with the results.
@seanfeeley5985
2 жыл бұрын
@@georgeyarbrough88 u tell me...is closing Bagram air base first ....during an evacuation is right move?
Senator Hawley is a real senator not a seat warmer like the Democrats and RINO's.
What ever happened to all the Warrior Military Leaders who knew their job was to protect America...not to protect woke politicians...🤷♂️
Can you imagine a soldier giving this kind of answer to this general. I'm getting so disgusted with Miley, Austin and guys like this. We need a general like Schwarzkopf, just a kickass guy that doesn't play political game.
Truth well done!
The newspaper has it, but the committee doesn't...and this knob doesn't want to
I like Josh Hawley - Wish that my Senators weren’t sniveling progressive liberals
I voted for Hawley, he has not disappointed.
Many thanks Mr Hawley
All that Sen Hawley said is true. BUT the BOTTOM LINE ,no one will be held accountable .
Thank you Josh!!!
I love Senator Hawley!!
Proud Josh is representing missouri
When Generals answer questions like politicians...there is a problem.
All the truth out
Super_Duper stands with Senator Hawley Go Mighty Missouri!
Thank you Sen Hawley
Exactly! Truth is Truth!!
FJB!
And I just want to say, for the record, this was the fastest answering person in all of these forums.
This is a problem. Who does the military answer to ? Since when does the military tell our civilian leadership what they are or are not entitled to ? If you don't exercise your authority they will continue to stonewall. If anyone under a generals command refused to give up documents they new they had they would not be give any other time than immediately to surrender the docs before they would be slapped with an article 15 thrown in the brig and kicked out of the military with less then honorable or dishonorably discharged.
Yessss
How does the The Post have a report have it when a Senator doesn’t have it?
KNOW Justice; know PEACE 🕊️
I am so lucky to have Hawley as my Senator in MO. Our military will want to paint American tanks pink.
Did any government official or any military higher ups get fired after the Afghan debacle? No……..why?
Wow. A straight answer. I can’t hardly believe it.
Heads need to roll!!!
All those ribbons without an ounce of integrity. USA overshadowed by CYA.
In summary, "We licked the boots of our new Fuhrer for our own personal gain and left hundreds/thousands to die at the hands of the Taliban."
Why it so hard for peogle to think our country don't have problems
Yup!
Why is media getting a report like this BEFORE A CONGRESSIONAL COMMITEE!!! WTH? The Republicans need to DEMAND answers not ask! DEMAND!
I don't understand how something that is publicly available needs to be provided to the committee. Why cant the committee members enter the report into the official ledger.?. These politicians on the left and right just consistently underperform.
There is so much blood on this administrations hands
Evacuating Bagram Air Base was a colossal mistake. What was the advantage of doing that?
Thank you Senator Haley.. I'm Proud that you are Missouri's Senator fighting for the American people holding people accountable 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏♥️🇺🇸
As a South African, I am so jealous! If we could just have someone like senator Hawley in my country, it would have been great. Unfortunately, we don't have someone even remotely as great as senator Hawley 😢. Corruption is rife and NO one is being held accountable, because we simply don't have the caliber of people like senator Hawley, unfortunately. You are very lucky to have this man👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Americans Need To Know The TRUTH!!!
How does the Washington post get a report before our representatives? This general is a swamp monster!
Talk talk talk
Release the information.
Hawley Thank You