Psaki agrees to sit for interview with House panel probing Afghanistan withdrawal

Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki will appear before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on July 26 to discuss her role in the 2021 U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. Committee Chairman Michael McCaul, R-Texas, emphasized Psaki’s position as an “authoritative source” during the withdrawal. This interview, nine months after McCaul’s initial request, aims to probe failures in diplomacy and information transmission, including coordination with allies and planning for Afghanistan’s collapse. Psaki’s participation is contingent on White House approval, with McCaul setting a June 26 deadline for clarity.