Emotional Confrontation at Dover Air Force Base Highlights Frustration Over President’s Response
President Joe Biden faced harsh criticism and emotional outbursts during a visit to Dover Air Force Base, where he met with the families of the 13 service members killed in the Kabul attack. During the meeting, which some described as “scripted and shallow,” Biden’s actions, including checking his watch, upset many in attendance. Mark Schmitz, father of fallen soldier Jared Schmitz, expressed his frustration over the president’s comments, recounting how Biden spoke more about his own deceased son than the soldiers lost in Afghanistan. One woman, overwhelmed with grief, shouted, “I hope you burn in hell! That was my brother!” This confrontation highlighted the deep pain and anger felt by families who felt their loved ones’ sacrifices were overshadowed by the president’s handling of the situation.