House Republicans subpoena Secretary Blinken for testimony on US withdrawal from Afghanistan: WGN Radio – Chicago

House Republicans have issued a subpoena for Secretary of State Antony Blinken to testify before Congress on the United States’ withdrawal from Afghanistan. The decision comes after weeks of criticism and scrutiny over the chaotic exit from the war-torn country.

The subpoena, issued by House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Michael McCaul, demands that Blinken appear before the committee to answer questions about the Biden administration’s handling of the withdrawal, which led to the Taliban swiftly taking control of Afghanistan.

Republicans have been vocal in their criticism of the administration’s handling of the withdrawal, citing the chaotic scenes at Kabul’s airport and the abandonment of Afghan allies. They have accused the administration of failing to properly plan for the withdrawal and leaving Americans and Afghan allies behind.

Blinken is expected to face tough questioning from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, as they seek answers on why the withdrawal was executed in the way it was and what steps are being taken to evacuate Americans and Afghan allies left behind.

The subpoena adds to the growing pressure on the Biden administration to provide answers on the Afghanistan withdrawal, which has been widely criticized as a failure. It remains to be seen how Blinken will respond to the subpoena and what information will come to light during his testimony. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.