American Citizens Beaten by Taliban, Biden Remains Silent
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Pentagon press briefing comments by John Kirby took place August 21, 2021. Kirby's admission backs comments by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to lawmakers the day before (August 20) that Americans trying to leave Afghanistan have been beaten by Taliban fighters.
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Christopher, T. (21 August 2021). Biden defense spox. John Kirby pressed on beatings in Afghanistan, says ‘by and large most Americans’ are getting through. Mediaite.
Desiderio, A., Caygle, H., & Seligman, L. (20 August 2021). Austin contradicts Biden, says Americans have been ‘beaten’ by the Taliban. Politico.
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