Change In Plans: Biden Will Address Crisis In Afghanistan This Afternoon

(Washington, DC) — President Biden will address the crisis in Afghanistan this afternoon. The President is departing Camp David earlier than expected due to the escalating nature of the crisis. His speech is scheduled for 12:45 pacific. The Taliban gained control of the capital city of Kabul after the Afghan President fled the country. The situation at the Kabul airport is chaotic. U.S. troops have maintained control of the airport, but thousands of Afghans are trying to get out of the country.