In a Saturday morning WarRoom discussion between Maureen Bannon and Royce White, the spotlight was on a disgraceful display of triumph by the Taliban—a military parade flaunting U.S. military equipment left behind in Afghanistan. The parade, held to commemorate the fall of Kabul three years ago, stands as a profound humiliation for U.S. leadership, highlighting the catastrophic failures of the Biden-Harris administration.
Bannon, drawing from her extensive experience, voiced her disgust at the sight of Taliban fighters parading with American-made gear.
"It’s absolutely disgusting to see the Taliban flaunting billions of dollars worth of equipment that we left behind,” Bannon declared.
Bannon’s critique extends to Democrat Presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, who has been positioned as the "last person in the room” during crucial decisions related to the withdrawal. Bannon’s frustration with Harris is palpable: "The fact that Kamala Harris was not the last person in the room and she felt confident about the decision tells you right there she was not qualified to be the commander-in-chief.” This criticism underscores broader concerns about Harris’s competence and the administration’s overall approach to foreign policy and military engagements.
Her sentiments reflect a deep frustration shared by many veterans and observers who view the withdrawal from Afghanistan as a colossal failure in military and political strategy.
The Biden administration’s handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal has been widely criticized, with Bannon emphasizing the sheer recklessness involved.
"We left Bagram Airfield in the middle of the night, and equipment was left behind either damaged or operable,” Bannon noted. This bungled withdrawal, she argues, is not just a strategic blunder but a betrayal of the sacrifices made by U.S. service members.
The spectacle of the Taliban’s parade, showcasing abandoned American equipment, is more than just an operational failure; it’s a symbolic victory lap that mocks the United States’ efforts and undermines its credibility on the global stage. Bannon highlights this issue as a glaring example of the administration’s mishandling. "If any of us misappropriated or lost $90 billion worth of equipment, we’d be brought up on charges,” she stated. The lack of accountability for the disastrous withdrawal is seen as emblematic of a broader failure in leadership and governance.
Here is a bit of the parade featuring US Military equipment:
Here is the Taliban celebrating the 3rd anniversary of the withdrawal by having a parade with our equipment while chanting "death to America”. As half of American citizens support funding terrorism as we continue to send 87 million dollars a week to Taliban, I just don’t know… pic.twitter.com/eoN22E9xo4
— Shawn Ryan (@ShawnRyan762) August 15, 2024
Bannon’s insights are informed by her own experiences in the military, contrasting sharply with the administration’s actions. Having been part of the withdrawal from Iraq, she underscores the importance of a well-executed exit strategy. "In Iraq, we managed the withdrawal by sending equipment home or transferring it to the Iraqi Army,” Bannon explained. The contrast with the Afghanistan withdrawal, which she describes as a "logistical failure,” accentuates the severity of the missteps made by the Biden-Harris team.
This discussion serves as a stark reminder to voters of the ramifications of poor leadership and decision-making. In Bannon’s view, the Taliban’s military parade is a "smack in the face” to U.S. leadership, exposing a failure to safeguard American interests and properly execute military strategy. As Bannon pointedly remarks, "We should have brought all those weapons home, and this parade is the result of that catastrophic error.”
The Taliban’s parade is not just a symbol of their victory but a glaring indictment of the current administration’s failure to uphold American values and protect its interests. The Biden-Harris administration’s handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal has not only embarrassed the U.S. on the world stage but has also cast serious doubt on the capabilities of its leaders, particularly Kamala Harris.
As Maureen Bannon’s critique illustrates, this moment demands accountability and reflection on the future direction of U.S. foreign policy.
Watch the full WarRoom segment with Maureen Bannon for more context:
