Exclusive: Watchdog Says U.S. Lost Track Of Weapons And Afghan Forces

The transcript discusses a watchdog report on the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, highlighting the loss of American military equipment and the uncertain status of Afghan forces. It criticizes the Trump administration's agreement with the Taliban and Biden's withdrawal execution. The report notes the Taliban's use of US equipment and raises concerns about Afghan forces potentially joining extremist groups like ISIS. The Pentagon acknowledges the difficulty in retrieving lost resources, and a separate report suggests the Taliban may ease restrictions on Al Qaeda.

What was identified as the primary reason for the collapse of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces?

• The rise of local insurgent groups

• Insufficient financial support from the US

• President Trump's decision to withdraw from Afghanistan

• The lack of training for Afghan forces

What is the current status of the military equipment left in Afghanistan?

• It has been successfully retrieved by the US

• It has been sold to neighboring countries

• It remains largely unknown and unretrievable

• It has been destroyed by the Afghan government

Which of the following military assets were left behind in Afghanistan?

• 78 aircraft and over 300,000 weapons

• Nuclear submarines

• Biological weapons

• Space satellites

How has the Taliban utilized the equipment left by the US?

• They have repurposed it for military parades and operations

• They have used it for agricultural purposes

• They have dismantled it for parts

• They have sold it to other countries

What potential future action by the Taliban is highlighted in a separate report?

• Increasing restrictions on Al Qaeda

• Loosening restrictions on Al Qaeda

• Forming an alliance with NATO

• Disbanding their military forces