Arizona Republicans gathered on Friday to honor the 13 service members who lost their lives during the US withdrawal from Afghanistan three years ago. The event, held at a Trump campaign office in Phoenix, saw Republican Rep. Eli Crane, a US Navy SEAL combat veteran, express strong criticism towards the Biden-Harris administration for its handling of the situation.
Crane specifically pointed out the decision to evacuate service members before civilians, leaving behind military equipment, US intelligence, and Afghan allies who had assisted US troops. He also raised concerns about the lack of vetting for the Afghan people evacuated during the withdrawal.
