On the anniversary of the return of the remains of 13 Marines who were killed in a bombing at the Kabul, Afghanistan, international airport, the GOP is reminding the public of President Joe Biden’s actions during the dignified transfer.
The deaths came in August 2021 during the period of U.S. withdrawal from the country under Biden. And during the return of their remains to the United States, Biden was snapped checking the time.
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“One year ago today, Joe Biden checked his watch and Veterans @michaelgwaltz & @TonyGonzales4TX have something to say about it,” the GOP tweeted.
One year ago today, Joe Biden checked his watch and Veterans @michaelgwaltz & @TonyGonzales4TX have something to say about it. pic.twitter.com/uLmXcjsnFh
— GOP (@GOP) August 29, 2022
Both Rep. Tony Gonzalez (R-TX) and Rep. Mike Waltz (R-FL) are veterans.
“It’s disgusting,” Gonzalez said of the president checking his watch. According to him, Biden was essentially saying he didn’t want to be at the dignified transfer of remains.
He added that many veterans may have seen that clip and thought, “This is the reason why our government doesn’t care about us.”
Last week, the party shared a longer-form video to mark the anniversary of the bombing that killed the 13 Marines.
In it, Waltz says, “When it comes to Afghanistan, Joe Biden is either ignorant, lying, or both.”
“Afghanistan was a monumental failure,” Gonzalez added.
Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) called the withdrawal “the most F-ed up military operation that I’ve ever witnessed.”
Also reflecting on the tragedy were fellow veteran Texas Reps. Jake Ellzey (R) and Ronny Jackson (R).
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Asked if the president was indeed checking his watch during the solemn ceremony, the White House danced around the question but did not deny it.
