Security Expert discusses situation in Afghanistan, Biden response

(ABC 6 News) – President Joe Biden addressed the country on the developing situation in the middle east as the Taliban seizes control of Afghanistan. The president insisting that despite rapid advancements by the Taliban and mounting criticism from U.S. Officials, he does not regret the decision to withdraw U.S. Troops from the country.

Earlier today thousands of people rushed Kabul’s airport in an effort to flee the country that has fallen back under Taliban control. Officials say the chaos at the airport left at least seven people dead.

The Director for Communications for the American Security Project, a national security expert joins Betsy Singer to discuss the situation.