The lightning advance of the Taliban in retaking Afghanistan has led Afghan Americans, former generals and leading statesmen to blame President Joe Biden for a hasty US withdrawal.
To his critics, the president's decision to wind down America's longest conflict has undone 20 years of sacrifice, paved the way for a humanitarian catastrophe and called into question US credibility.
But Biden appears to have the public on his side - for now.
As recently as last month, an overwhelming majority of Americans - 70% or more - supported Mr Biden's withdrawal, according to polls.
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To his critics, the president's decision to wind down America's longest conflict has undone 20 years of sacrifice, paved the way for a humanitarian catastrophe and called into question US credibility.
But Biden appears to have the public on his side - for now.
As recently as last month, an overwhelming majority of Americans - 70% or more - supported Mr Biden's withdrawal, according to polls.
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#Afghanistan #BBCNews
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