Vice President Kamala Harris' influence on the botched withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan has come under scrutiny following conflicting reports about her role in the decision-making process. Despite confirming that she was the 'last person in the room' with President Biden before the withdrawal, the extent of her impact remains unclear.
According to officials, Harris raised important questions during interagency meetings in early 2021 but did not push for policy changes. One senior military official described her approach as akin to that of a district attorney, asking probing questions without revealing her stance on the matter.
