Wed Sep 25 09:11:31 UTC 2024: ## Biden’s UN Speech Sparks Outrage from Families of Fallen Afghanistan Soldiers

**NEW YORK** – President Joe Biden’s address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday has drawn ire from the families of the 13 US service members killed during the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021. While Biden acknowledged the loss of life during the suicide bombing at Kabul’s airport, stating he “thinks of them every day,” grieving families rejected his words.

Steve Nikoui, whose son, Marine Lance Corporal Kareem Nikoui, was among those killed, called Biden’s statement a “tarnishing” of his legacy. “He thinks of them only because they are the casualties of his reckless decisions and policies,” Nikoui wrote in a text message to The Post. “He has no idea what he’s saying at this point.”

Darin Hoover, another Gold Star father, echoed this sentiment, stating that the withdrawal and loss of life are the primary reasons Biden is a “one-term president.” He accused the administration of attempting to “cover Joe Biden for his involvement in the critical debacle.”

The families’ anger reflects the ongoing controversy surrounding the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, widely perceived as a failure of leadership. Biden’s administration has faced criticism for its handling of the situation, including the lack of planning and coordination leading to the deaths of American troops and Afghan allies.

The families’ strong response serves as a reminder of the human cost of the Afghanistan withdrawal and the lingering pain it has caused. Their criticisms highlight the ongoing debate about the strategic failures and the political ramifications of the decision to leave Afghanistan.

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