House Foreign Affairs Committee, Led by McCaul, Subpoenas Blinken Over Afghanistan Withdrawal

Sep 3, 2024, 11:50 PM

The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee, chaired by Michael McCaul, has issued a subpoena to Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The subpoena demands Blinken testify regarding the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021. This action follows Blinken's refusal to appear before the committee voluntarily. The withdrawal has been a contentious issue, with criticism directed at the Biden-Harris administration for its handling of the situation. The State Department noted that Blinken has testified before Congress on Afghanistan more than 14 times, including four times before the House Foreign Affairs Committee.