Staff Reports
President Joe Biden’s approval ratings have taken a serious hit after the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan, according to Axios reporter Alex Thompson. Thompson argued that the President’s handling of the withdrawal, which resulted in the deaths of 13 servicemembers, has left a lasting negative impression on voters. He claimed that Biden’s polling numbers have never recovered and that the blame lies squarely with the President himself.
Thompson pointed out that Biden’s comments and actions following the incident only worsened the situation. He criticized the President for being defensive about his decision to withdraw from Afghanistan and failing to show empathy for the grieving families. Thompson highlighted Biden’s disrespectful act of checking his watch during the dignified transfer of the fallen servicemen at Dover Air Force Base. Furthermore, Biden falsely claimed during a debate with former President Donald Trump that no American military personnel had died on his watch.
'Completely Self-Inflicted': CNN Guest Says Biden 'Never, Ever Recovered' From Afghanistan Withdrawal pic.twitter.com/NJL5o66F8S
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In contrast, Thompson praised Trump for his response to the tragedy. He stated that Trump reached out to the families, meeting with them and spending time with them, while Biden remained defensive and failed to offer support. The reporter argued that Biden’s inability to connect with the families affected by the loss of their loved ones has turned this incident into a political problem for the President just months before the election.
The consequences of the Afghan withdrawal continue to haunt the Biden administration. With the tragic loss of American lives and the haphazard nature of the operation, it is no wonder that public opinion of the President has taken a severe blow. Biden’s mishandling of the situation, coupled with his defensive attitude, has left a lasting negative impression on voters. It remains to be seen if the President can recover from this self-inflicted error and regain the trust of the American people.
