Steve Nikoui’s son Kareem, who was killed during the withdrawal, addressed the president in his State of the Union address.
In his State of the Union address, Steve Nikoui, whose son Kareem was killed in the withdrawal, had words for the president. In his State of the Union address, Steve Nikoui, whose son Kareem was killed in the withdrawal, addressed the president.
Steve Nikoui’s son Kareem, who was killed during the withdrawal, addressed the president in his State of the Union address.
LOADINGERROR LOADING. Steve Nikoui, whose son in the Marines was killed during the 2021 evacuation of Afghanistan, screamed at President Joe Biden as he gave his State of the Union speech. Nikoui was arrested. (Watch the video below.). Nikoui seemed to yell “Marines” and “Abbey Gate,” referring to the site of a terrorist attack where Lance Corporal Kareem Nikoui and 12 other American troops died as the U.S. military pulled out of Kabul.. Advertisement. TV footage captured the elder Nikoui’s outburst that caught the attention of Biden as the president talked about America being safer under his leadership. Nikoui is then shown being escorted out of the gallery.. [embedded content]. Nikoui was charged with a misdemeanor for Crowding, Obstructing, or Incommoding, ABC News reported. Capitol Police said it had warned Nikoui to stop before taking action.. “This is a routine charge on Capitol Hill. People who illegally demonstrate/disrupt Congress typically are released after they pay a $50 fine, so the misdemeanor charge is resolved without going to court,” officers wrote, per The New York Times.. Advertisement. Videos on social media puportedly show Nikoui, who was a guest of Rep. Brian Mast (R-Fla.), out and about after the arrest.. Gold Star families have accused Biden of ignoring the loss of their loved ones in Afghanistan, Politico reported, and the president has been reluctant to offer consolation because his “poll numbers took a nosedive after the swift fall of Kabul.”. “Biden turned his back on him,” Nikoui told The Daily Beast in 2021.. Support HuffPost. Our 2024 Coverage Needs You. Your Loyalty Means The World To Us. At HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone.. Whether you come to HuffPost for updates on the 2024 presidential race, hard-hitting investigations into critical issues facing our country today, or trending stories that make you laugh, we appreciate you. The truth is, news costs money to produce, and we are proud that we have never put our stories behind an expensive paywall.. Would you join us to help keep our stories free for all? Your contribution of as little as $2 will go a long way.. As Americans head to the polls in 2024, the very future of our country is at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a free press is critical to creating well-informed voters. That’s why our journalism is free for everyone, even though other newsrooms retreat behind expensive paywalls.. Our journalists will continue to cover the twists and turns during this historic presidential election. With your help, we’ll bring you hard-hitting investigations, well-researched analysis and timely takes you can’t find elsewhere. Reporting in this current political climate is a responsibility we do not take lightly, and we thank you for your support.. Contribute as little as $2 to keep our news free for all.. Dear HuffPost Reader. Thank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.. The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. Would you consider becoming a regular HuffPost contributor?. Dear HuffPost Reader. Thank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.. The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. If circumstances have changed since you last contributed, we hope you’ll consider contributing to HuffPost once more.. Support HuffPost. Already contributed? Log in to hide these messages.. Related. Joe Biden State of the Union. How Biden Put Republicans On Defense, And 4 Other Takeaways From The 2024 SOTU. Biden’s Use Of ‘Illegal’ To Describe Migrants Raises Red Flags For Democrats. Joe Biden Rips GOP: Don’t ‘Bury The Truth’ About Jan. 6 Attack On Congress
