President Donald Trump’s transition team is reportedly considering a commission to investigate the Biden administration’s Afghanistan withdrawal, which claimed the lives of 13 U.S. service members. Sources say the probe would examine key military decisions and whether leaders involved could face charges as severe as treason.
The Biden administration’s chaotic 2021 withdrawal, completed despite warnings from military advisers, saw the Taliban swiftly reclaim Afghanistan. Mass panic ensued as Americans and allies raced to flee. Critics, including Trump, have called the withdrawal a failure of leadership.
NBC News reported that Trump’s team is “taking it very seriously” and may use the investigation to hold decision-makers accountable. Trump has labeled the event “humiliating” and “incompetent,” pointing to its lasting impact on U.S. credibility.
Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign has attempted to shift blame, accusing Trump of leaving “no plan” for the withdrawal. However, the families of the 13 fallen service members have staunchly defended Trump, calling Harris’s comments dismissive.
Trump initiated Taliban negotiations but left office before finalizing an agreement. Biden’s decision to withdraw all U.S. forces without adjusting to conditions on the ground triggered the chaos that unfolded.
The proposed commission underscores Trump’s commitment to holding Biden’s administration accountable — an issue that could influence voters concerned about national security.
