Crenshaw Issues Fiery Response To Taliban’s ‘Red Line’ for Biden’s Withdrawal Deadline
Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) is offering what he views as the “proper” response to the Taliban’s warning of “consequences” if the U.S. did not meet its withdrawal deadline. In a tweet on Monday, Crenshaw said, “The only…
Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) is offering what he views as the “proper” response to the Taliban’s warning of “consequences” if the U.S. did not meet its withdrawal deadline.
In a tweet on Monday, Crenshaw said, “The only proper response from America to these dirty savage terrorists should be: Go f*** yourself.”
The Texas Congressman’s tweet came while President Joe Biden was considering whether to extend the Aug. 31 to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan.
Suhail Shaheen, a spokesperson for the Taliban, flatly rejected the idea of extending the deadline, as he said, “It’s a red line. President Biden announced that on 31 August they would withdraw all their military forces. So if they extend it, that means they are extending occupation while there is no need for that.”
“If the US or UK were to seek additional time to continue evacuations – the answer is no. Or there would be consequences,” he continued.
Finally, Shaheen said extending the deadline would “create mistrust between us. If they are intent on continuing the occupation, it will provoke a reaction.”
On Tuesday, Biden decided against extending the deadline, as IJR reported.
His decision comes as the U.S. is conducting evacuations of Americans and Afghan allies as the end of the month deadline draws near.