Top U.S. Diplomat Subpoenaed Over Afghan Withdrawal

House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul has subpoenaed Secretary of State Antony Blinken for failing to testify on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Blinken has been demanded to appear on September 19, or face contempt charges.

U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul has issued a subpoena to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, citing his refusal to testify about the United States' chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021.

McCaul's letter accompanying the subpoena mandates Blinken's appearance before the committee on September 19. Should Blinken fail to comply, he faces potential contempt charges, according to the committee.

The subpoena represents a significant escalation in the probe into the Afghanistan withdrawal, which has been a contentious issue in U.S. politics.

(With inputs from agencies.)