Biden admin mocked for reportedly voicing concerns over 'all-male Taliban government': 'Beyond parody'
The White House said it was in 'no rush' to recognize the Taliban as the official government of Afghanistan
By Cortney O'Brien | Fox News
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Social media users mocked a headline from The Hill indicating that the State Department is concerned about the Taliban having an all-male interim government in Afghanistan, with many wondering if they were reading the satirical website the Babylon Bee.
The Taliban formed an interim government this week after taking control of Afghanistan in the wake of the withdrawal of U.S. troops. The White House did not say whether it would recognize the government, only that they were in "no rush" to do so and they'd first monitor how the extremist group conducted itself.
"There's no rush to recognition, and that will be planned dependent on what steps the Taliban takes," White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday. "The world will be watching whether they allow for American citizens, whether they allow individuals to leave who want to, and how they treat women and girls around the country."
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