Peggy Noonan’s “The Afghan Fiasco Will Stick to Biden” (Declarations, Sept. 4) is one of her better columns, accompanied by a photo of President Biden, head bent in apparent anguish. But the image I remember from the speech is Mr. Biden’s angry, challenging look as he deflected responsibility and even found a victory in the retreat. I nearly visualized former President Trump standing with him, denying the election results and claiming victory. Are we no longer able to find great leaders when we most need them?
The Images of President Biden That Will Linger
Peggy Noonan’s “The Afghan Fiasco Will Stick to Biden” (Declarations, Sept. 4) is one of her better columns, accompanied by a photo of President Biden, head bent in apparent anguish. But the image I remember from the speech is Mr. Biden’s angry, challenging look as he deflected responsibility and even found a victory in the retreat. I nearly visualized former President Trump standing with him, denying the election results and claiming victory. Are we no longer able to find great leaders when we most need them?
Harvey Swenson
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