Former Navy Seal and Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District Derrick Van Orden released a new TV ad this week criticizing President Joe Biden and his administration’s handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal in August 2021. Van Orden’s campaign declined to say how much was spent on the buy, but did say the spot would run on TV and digital in La Crosse and Eau Claire.
The ad opens with scenes of chaos as Afghans are shown desperately trying to climb aboard U.S. military aircraft in Kabul. The spot transitions to Van Orden who says “like you a year ago, I was disgusted when Biden fled Afghanistan. Today I’m still pissed.” Van Orden goes on to say “Biden’s failed America. Thirteen of my brothers and sisters are dead and thousands of Americans and our allies abandoned to the Taliban. No one’s been held accountable. No one’s been fired. It’s not a partisan issue — it’s just wrong. And I will never apologize for protecting American citizens.”
Van Orden will face State Sen. Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) in the November 8th general election.
Watch the ad: Biden’s Betrayal – YouTube
