Middle EastBush Warns of ‘Consequences’ as US Withdraws From AfghanistanSavePrintFormer President George W. Bush speaks during the Celebrating America Primetime Special on Jan. 20, 2021. Handout/Biden Inaugural Committee via Getty ImagesZachary StieberSenior Reporter7/15/2021|Updated: 7/15/2021Former President George W. Bush believes there will be consequences for the United States pulling out of Afghanistan.Bush, a Republican who was responsible for the 2001 invasion of the Middle Eastern country, told Deutsche Welle that withdrawing is a mistake.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 ArticlesUS Fly Production Plant to Open by End of 2027 to Fight Screwworm: USDAFeb 10, 2026DOJ Seeks Dismissal of Steve Bannon’s Contempt of Congress CaseFeb 09, 2026Births in United States Dropped Slightly in 2025, CDC SaysFeb 09, 2026Not Clear Whether Vaccines Cause Autism, Needs More Research, NIH Director SaysFeb 09, 2026Related TopicsAfghanistanGeorge W. Bush
