Afghanistan withdrawal veterans defend Hegseth in nomination battle, denounce Austin
By
Brady Knox
December 7, 2024 3:31 pm
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A group of veterans who played key roles in the private evacuation of thousands of Americans from Afghanistan in 2021 spoke out in defense of Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump‘s defense secretary pick.
Hegseth’s nomination has come under heavy scrutiny, putting into question the viability of him passing the Senate. Several leading veterans have come to his defense, including former Force Recon Marine Chad Robichaux.
Robichaux’s and his team evacuated over 17,000 people in the wake of the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, an act recognized by Congress. In an interview with the Washington Examiner, he threw his full support behind Hegseth.
He took particular aim at senators hesitant on voting for his confirmation, hitting them for not being hesitant when confirming current Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
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