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Now. if he cared about the american persona. cared about the american people and american soldier and marine, he wouldnt be doing what he is doing right now. inexcusable. one of the worst things we are witnessing now in a generation or two. it makes vietnam look like a good idea. ainsley: just imagine if you are stranded over there, still. you have 48 hours, less than 48 hours. brian: gates are closed. ainsley: coming up, we are going to talk to mike pompeo, the former secretary of state, is he ...

Into detail our commanders on the ground will remain in communication taliban— ground will remain in communication taliban leaders around the airfield to de—conflict and to prevent miscalculations and misunderstandings and so far that communication has been effective. this applies to the withdrawal that is going _ this applies to the withdrawal that is going on— this applies to the withdrawal that is going on right _ this applies to the withdrawal that is going on right now? _ this applies...

On the ground have the leeway to do what they think is necessary. for a defensive strike like we saw last night, is that something that he signs off on? does he give the green light to that or was that commanders on the ground that make that decision? >> well, i can tell you that the president has made clear to his commanders that they should stop at nothing to make isis pay for the deaths of those american service members at the kabul airport. they have the authorities necessary. it is self-def...

And then, part of that is, because we now are, you know, hearing reports of how these have been carried out, why the drones had to fly, i think, 8 hours from uae, is there any concern that were limited in our ability to respond in a timely manner if weve got 8 hours of flight time and then they can only hang out over the target for like four or five hours before theyve got to turn around and go back. is there a future on going worry that were going to be behind the 8 ball again? >> well, first, ...

Were inaccurate. what the president said was there could be cases where on the ground commanders coordinating with the taliban to get people through checkpoints and get them evacuated were saying heres individuals we need to get through and in any case that were aware of, those individuals got through. but, again, these are -- this is coordination thats happening on the ground and i think we can all agree theres a difference between providing a list of people that want to depart pro actively and...

The taliban. ill let those countries speak for their efforts with the taliban. it wouldnt be a u.s. military function or responsibility once we have completed the retrograde and we are no longer there. just a couple more. >> the ratio of flights to people getting out have gotten pretty high. is that indicative of fewer people coming to the airport or a mix of flights filling up with equipment and supplies heading out? >> we wont get into details of load plans. obviously were reaching the end of ...

Door and 2001, that when they left, it will be the best of days, except it will be the best of days, except it is for some —— so —— so many afghans the worst of days. trying to get back those left behind. we cannot count how many, all we see in here are the pleading messages for help. tomorrow morning, nearly 38 million afghans were wake up nearly 38 million afghans were wake up and they will wonder what will life be like under taliban rule. it will be rules and there will be regulations...

Afternoon i will address the american people on my decision not to extend our presence in afghanistan beyond august 31st. for now i will report it was the unanimous decision to end our air lift mission as planned. their view was that ending our military mission was the best way to protect the lives of our troops and secure the prospects of civilian departures for those who want to leave afghanistan in the weeks and months ahead. it is that last piece of the statement that the secretary is expect...

Two and a quarter percent, just 2.48 apr. lock in this record low rate and save. >> emily: so-called taliban kill squads reportedly in possession of u.s. equipment and data. among the significant amount of weaponry that was left behind are american-made biometric devices that contain fingerprints and scans that can identify anyone who worked with coalition allies or intelligence agencies. fox digital spoke with a u.s. army vet and afghan national whose family is stuck in afghanistan and being ta...

Without getting into detail our commanders on the ground remain in communication with taliban leaders around the airfield to deconflict and to prevent miscalculations and misunderstandings. so far that communication has been effective. >> does that apply to the withdrawal going on right now? >> it does. >> i want to talk to you about in the initial read-out from centcom on the strike over the weekend on the car bomb and the suspects in it the u.s. said initially assessment was no civilian cash t...