The recent report from the White House regarding the 2020 withdrawal of the U.S. from Afghanistan has been a topic of discussion in politics.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump had struck a deal with the Taliban in February 2020, which requested an end to the war, leading to the withdrawal. However, the complications that arose after the withdrawal have been criticized.

There were casualties, the Afghan government was weakened, and civilians suffered under Taliban rule. Joe Biden’s administration claimed that most of the problems were inherited from Trump. While some felt that the withdrawal was not planned, others felt that the U.S. should not have left Afghanistan.

Hence, Real Research, an online survey app, conducted a survey on Biden blaming Trump for Afghan withdrawal to indicate that the survey reflects opinions and views from members of society about Trump’s decision to end the war and Biden blaming Trump for the Afghan withdrawal.

Key Points:

  • Nearly 80% are aware of Biden blaming Trump for Afghan withdrawal.
  • 44.28% strongly agree with Biden blaming Trump for Afghan withdrawal due to chaotic conditions by Trump.
  • 13.25% say the US should have maintained a military presence to prevent a Taliban resurgence.

According to a recent report, President Joe Biden has blamed former U.S. President Donald Trump for the “chaotic” withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan between February 29, 2020, and August 30, 2021. Notably, 79.09% of respondents are aware of this information, while 20.91% are unaware.

Survey Shows Divided Opinions on Trump’s Decision To Withdraw From Afghanistan

A recent Real Research Biden blaming Trump for Afghan withdrawal survey was conducted on individuals’ opinions regarding former U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from Afghanistan, ultimately ending America’s longest war. The results showed that 13.25% of respondents believed the U.S. should have maintained a military presence in Afghanistan to prevent a Taliban resurgence. On the other hand, 11.42% of respondents felt that the decision was necessary and long overdue.

Additionally, 10.31% of respondents believed the decision could signify the U.S.’ stance on war. Another 10.25% of respondents suggested that the decision could be a strategic move to divert its efforts and resources elsewhere. Lastly, 9.58% of respondents believed that the U.S. shouldn’t have interfered in the conflict in the first place.

In the following poll, we asked if the Biden administration’s withdrawal from Afghanistan was well-planned and executed. Results revealed that 17.71% believed it was barely well-planned and executed and 17.52% believed it was moderately well-planned and executed.

Additionally, 15.73% believe it was not well-planned and executed, and 14.14% say it was definitely well-planned and executed.

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Trump’s decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan

When we asked the respondents if Trump’s decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan soil was the right choice, 37.22% believed it was the right choice, and 30.26% said otherwise.

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Figure 1: Opinions on Trump’s decision to end the war.

What Could Have Been Done Differently by the Biden Administration To Prevent the Chaos?

13.97% believed that better engagement with international partners and allies could have been a crucial factor in preventing the chaos that occurred during the withdrawal. Additionally, 12.47% of respondents felt that better preparation for social repercussions should have been considered. The survey also found that 10.95% of respondents thought that better coordination with the Afghan government and military could have resulted in a safer evacuation and withdrawal.

Moreover, 8.16% of respondents emphasized the need for more support and resources for Afghan refugees and those left behind in Afghanistan. Finally, 7.97% of respondents believed that negotiating more comprehensive peace agreements regarding the withdrawal could have been effective.

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Figure 2: Was Trump’s withdrawal the right choice?

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Should the U.S. Have Stayed in Afghanistan? Experts Weigh In on the Taliban’s Resurgence

We asked if respondents believed the U.S. should have maintained a military presence in Afghanistan. The survey conducted on Biden blaming Trump for Afghan withdrawal showed that only 57% of the participants believed that the U.S. should have maintained a military presence in Afghanistan, while 43% believed that it should not have.

In response to the question of whether the U.S. had a responsibility to assist Afghan refugees and those left behind in the aftermath of the withdrawal from Afghanistan, the poll results found that the majority of respondents believed the U.S. had some level of responsibility.

In particular, 31.23% of respondents said the U.S. definitely had a responsibility to provide assistance, while 43.83% said the U.S. probably had a responsibility.

However, there were those who disagreed. 14.15% of respondents stated that the U.S. had no obligation to provide assistance. Furthermore, 10.79% of respondents were unsure about the subject.

What the Biden administration could have done to prevent a chaotic withdrawal.
Figure 3: What the Biden administration could have done to prevent a chaotic withdrawal.

Should the U.S. Have Stayed in Afghanistan? Experts Weigh In on the Taliban’s Resurgence

We asked if respondents believed the U.S. should have maintained a military presence in Afghanistan. The survey conducted on Biden blaming Trump for Afghan withdrawal showed that only 57% of the participants believed that the U.S. should have maintained a military presence in Afghanistan, while 43% believed that it should not have.

In response to the question of whether the U.S. had a responsibility to assist Afghan refugees and those left behind in the aftermath of the withdrawal from Afghanistan, the poll results found that the majority of respondents believed the U.S. had some level of responsibility.

In particular, 31.23% of respondents said the U.S. definitely had a responsibility to provide assistance, while 43.83% said the U.S. probably had a responsibility.

However, there were those who disagreed. 14.15% of respondents stated that the U.S. had no obligation to provide assistance. Furthermore, 10.79% of respondents were unsure about the subject.

Survey Details

Survey Title:
Survey on Biden Blaming Trump for Afghan Withdrawal

Target Number of Participants:
10,000 Users

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