House Republicans have issued a subpoena demanding testimony from Secretary of State Antony Blinken as they conclude a lengthy investigation into the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021. The subpoena, sent by Rep. Michael McCaul, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, orders Blinken to appear before the committee by Sept. 19 or face a contempt of Congress charge.
McCaul stated that Blinken, as the final decision maker for the department on the withdrawal and evacuation, is in a position to provide valuable insights for potential legislation aimed at preventing similar mistakes in the future.
