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KABUL – Retired General Austin Scott Miller, the last four-star U.S. commander in Kabul, has testified that he warned Washington of the dire security situation in Afghanistan post-withdrawal. Despite his repeated cautions, the Biden administration failed to recognize the imminent danger, opting to keep the U.S. embassy open with minimal protection.
Miller’s testimony, delivered in a closed-door session to the House Foreign Affairs Committee, highlighted his concerns about the administration’s “lack of understanding of the risk” and revealed that he urged preparations for “really adverse conditions.”
The release of Miller’s testimony provides new political leverage for Biden’s critics, who are scrutinizing the administration’s handling of the chaotic withdrawal as the November election approaches. Representative Michael McCaul, leading the investigation, contends that the administration’s “hasty Go-to-Zero order” accelerated Afghanistan’s collapse. The investigation has involved around 20 witnesses, with a report expected this summer.
In response, a White House National Security Council official defended Biden’s actions, stating the decision to end the war was necessary to refocus on other global challenges, like the war in Ukraine.
