Executive BranchBiden Cuts Vacation Short, Flies Back to Washington00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintPresident Joe Biden salutes as he disembarks from Marine One at Fort McNair in Washington after flying from Camp David, on Aug. 17, 2021. Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP PhotoZachary StieberSenior Reporter8/18/2021|Updated: 8/18/2021President Joe Biden flew to Washington on Tuesday evening, cutting his vacation short as thousands of Americans remain in Taliban-held Afghanistan.Marine One touched down at 9:05 p.m. at Fort McNair. Biden and a trio of assistants disembarked and walked across the grass to waiting vehicles.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentZachary StieberSenior ReporterZachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]Author’s Selected ArticlesTrump Can’t Require Proof of Citizenship for Voters: JudgeOct 31, 2025FDA Takes Steps to Limit Ingestible Fluoride Products for ChildrenOct 31, 2025Over $1 Billion in Medicaid Funds Spent on Illegal Immigrants: AuditOct 31, 2025Here Are All the States That Have Declared Emergencies Over Food Stamp PauseOct 31, 2025Related TopicsJoe BidenCamp David