The House Foreign Affairs Committee unveiled its initial probe outcomes and transcripts concerning the U.S. retreat from Afghanistan, casting doubt on President Joe Biden’s rationale for the withdrawal. Chairman Michael McCaul spotlighted discussions with pivotal figures engaged in the evacuation, such as Ross Wilson, the former U.S. ambassador to Kabul, and Sam Aranson, a diplomat overseeing consular services during the pullout. The committee contested Biden’s claims after the withdrawal that Afghan forces could uphold their nation sans U.S. military backing and that the U.S. had achieved its mission goals, including eradicating Osama bin Laden and dismantling Al-Qaeda. Furthermore, the report argued that the Doha Accord, inked by the Trump administration and the Taliban in 2020, didn’t mandate the U.S. departure from Afghanistan. It referenced internal evaluations suggesting Afghan forces would face challenges against the Taliban without U.S. aerial assistance, military advisors, and contractors. High-ranking military officials and senior NATO partners had proposed retaining a force of 2,500 U.S. troops and 6,000 NATO personnel for counter-terrorism endeavors, a stance backed by numerous voices within the Biden administration and the American armed forces. Nevertheless, the report indicates Biden disregarded these suggestions. Additionally, the committee rebuked the administration for the belated evacuation of Afghan allies, resulting in many being stranded in Afghanistan or stranded in third-party nations. The findings suggest that the Biden administration disseminated misleading information to the American populace regarding the situation in Kabul, with official statements conflicting with those from the State Department and the military.