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President Joe Biden's administration continues to face backlash for the long-awaited withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan. Though withdrawal is widely supported for ending the 20 years' worth of war, the Taliban retook the region at a faster pace than officials anticipated, endangering every Afghan who worked with the United States and who resists the Taliban's rule.
For his part, President Joe Biden defended the decision to withdraw, but acknowledged the chaotic unraveling of the region, claiming Afghanistan's defense forces were unwilling to fight to push the Taliban back.
Far-right Congresswoman Lauren Boebert of Colorado slammed Biden on Twitter, invoking his signature "build back better" mantra.
The Taliban are the only people building back better.— Lauren Boebert (@Lauren Boebert) 1629123993.0
Boebert's attempts to claim the Taliban are now in a stronger position than when the war began ended up seeming like praise for the radical group.
The callous comment generated widespread backlash.
This is a very dumb statement. https://t.co/AJgo6GiauO— Mondaire Jones (@Mondaire Jones) 1629154148.0
Did I really just read that https://t.co/goVKTV7pBP— David Hogg (@David Hogg) 1629206644.0
Of course I am not surprised by this absurdity & stupidity but DAMN this is next level. 🤦🏻♀️😤 https://t.co/X1FCjnVTWJ— Linda Sarsour (@Linda Sarsour) 1629158241.0
Can you imagine being a horrible enough human being to tweet something like this? If you can, you're a Republican. https://t.co/AeqmR9SV7s— John Pavlovitz (@John Pavlovitz) 1629166923.0
Sometimes even I'm blown away by the stupidity of Lauren Boebert. Today's one of those days. It's almost as if MAG… https://t.co/8YiNpRdC0X— The Jewish Ginger Resister (@The Jewish Ginger Resister) 1629158442.0
This is a sitting US Congressperson arguing that religious extremists with a history of literal mass murder and sex… https://t.co/XYSi4LNuMO— Shiv Ramdas (@Shiv Ramdas) 1629150153.0
People also reminded their followers that Boebert embraced the lies and rhetoric that led to the deadly failed insurrection against the United States Capitol, and even tweeted updates on the House Speaker's location as conservative militants laid siege.
Wether it’s white supremacists in America or Taliban extremists in Afghanistan—Boebert is consistent in praising te… https://t.co/ggfkevq4oJ— Qasim Rashid, Esq. (@Qasim Rashid, Esq.) 1629160425.0
Makes sense. You tried to overthrow the US government so of course you support the overthrow of the Afghan governme… https://t.co/HjzsAbn88n— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@Rep. Eric Swalwell) 1629160007.0
In addition to remaining silent when the Trump administration's secured the release of thousands of imprisoned Taliban members, Boebert also voted against expanding visas for Afghan allies who assisted U.S. troops.