White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre moved to clarify President Joe Biden’s statement that no U.S. troops died under his administration, which was proven false due to deaths during the Afghanistan withdrawal.
During a press briefing, Jean-Pierre addressed questions regarding Biden’s assertion, acknowledging recent troop fatalities and stressing the president’s respect for military service.
She underscored Biden’s consistent tribute to fallen troops and referred inquiries about specifics to the campaign for fact-checking.
Following Biden’s debate remarks, criticism from reporters and Gold Star families prompted calls for accountability from the administration.
Despite backlash, Biden reportedly defended the withdrawal process, attributing any shortcomings to the previous administration’s policies.
The White House remains firm on its stance that Biden’s handling of the withdrawal was conducted with care, despite ongoing scrutiny from various quarters.
