Biden's crisis management and communication under scrutiny amid Afghanistan collapse

President Joe Biden’s crisis management skills are being questioned after the White House underestimated public reaction to the Taliban taking control of Afghanistan and was slow to address the nation about the messy conclusion to the 20-year war.

Though the precarious conditions in Kabul appear to have somewhat stabilized, Biden’s continued absence from the White House has been noticed as his administration works to evacuate tens of thousands of U.S. citizens and Afghan allies before a self-imposed Aug. 31 deadline.