EVENT 1: Afghanistan: Kabul Airport Attack, Biden Press Conference
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Top retweeted mainstream media links:
Four U.S. Marines were among those killed in the explosions at Kabul airport, and three were wounded, the U.S. ambassador told staff, an official said https://t.co/ntFB0m9iDQ
— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) August 26, 2021
Opinion: Biden made the hard choice in Afghanistan, and the right one https://t.co/QTqRUmqXxK
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 26, 2021
Pres. Biden: "We have some sense...what the families of these brave heroes are feeling today. You get this feeling like you're being sucked into a black hole in the middle of your chest. There's no way out. My heart aches for you." https://t.co/TCYafX6D75 pic.twitter.com/BaJuiLH9Y5
— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) August 26, 2021