Families of service members killed during Afghanistan withdrawal criticize Biden at GOP convention
SUMMARY
At the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Gold Star families of the 13 U.S. service members killed in the Afghanistan withdrawal emotionally honored their loved ones, criticizing President Joe Biden for not publicly acknowledging their sacrifice. Christy Shamblin, mother-in-law of Marine Sgt. Nicole Gee, lamented, “Joe Biden has refused to recognize their sacrifice. Donald Trump knew all of our children’s names. He knew all of their stories.” The tribute intensified ongoing debates over Biden's botched handling of the Kabul airport bombing in August 2021, highlighting deep divisions over foreign policy and military strategy within the U.S. political landscape.
