Gold Star Mother Criticizes Tapper and Media for Neglecting Biden's Failed Withdrawal

Kelly Barnett Confronts CNN Host Jake Tapper Over Media Silence on Biden's Handling of Afghanistan Withdrawal

Kelly Barnett, a Gold Star mom who tragically lost her son in the terrorist bombing during the Afghanistan withdrawal, recently confronted CNN host Jake Tapper about the media's silence regarding President Biden's handling of the situation. Barnett's son had served in Afghanistan twice before being killed in the attack, and she expressed his concerns about the chaotic and poorly executed withdrawal. She criticized the lack of communication and leadership that he witnessed upon landing in Afghanistan.

Mother Speaks Out About Son's Death and Lack of Care from Command

In an interview with Jake Tapper on "The Lead," Ms. Barnett, a grieving mother, spoke out about her son's death and her belief that the command did not care about the soldiers. She revealed that her son and 12 others died with the same belief. Tapper acknowledged her previous hesitation to speak publicly and asked her why she decided to do so now.

Importance of Having Platforms Like CNN to Voice Opinions

In an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper, a woman named Elizabeth Barnett expressed her happiness at being contacted by the news network. She emphasized the importance of having platforms like CNN to voice opinions and share truths.

Mother Calls for Unity and Justice for Fallen Soldier

The mother of a fallen soldier is calling for unity and justice for her son. She emphasizes that her son fought and died for the country as a whole, not for any specific political group. Her goal is to bring people together to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

Jake Tapper Expresses Frustration Over Botched Withdrawal

In an interview, journalist Jake Tapper expressed his frustration over the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan and criticized the Biden administration for providing misleading information. Tapper highlighted the heartbreaking nature of the situation and questioned the administration's honesty regarding what happened on that day. He asked for more details on the misinformation provided by the administration.

Grieving Mother Disputes Official Account of Son's Death

In a recent interview, a grieving mother named Barnett disputed the official account of her son's death. According to Barnett, she was told that her son died instantly, but she claims this is untrue. She revealed that her son had actually survived the initial impact and even managed to apply a tourniquet to himself. He then distributed his ammunition to his comrades as gunfire erupted. Barnett now knows from witnesses that her son lived for a short while after the incident, contrary to what she was initially told. She also accused the authorities of providing false information about where her son was standing when he passed away.

"I know the truth. I know where he was. I know what happened. And I know that they're not telling the truth," said an unidentified person who claims to know the truth about someone's whereabouts.

Tapper followed up with a question, asking what the person would say to President Biden if given the chance.