Media access to Vice President Kamala Harris's address to U.S. troops at Pearl Harbor was suddenly blocked on Thursday.
No explanation was given, according to the White House press pool, but the move came hours after two explosions outside the airport in Kabul killed 13 U.S. service members and 60 Afghans during evacuations.
"The VP's staff informed the pool during the flight that her event with troops at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam would now be closed press. No explanation given by the VP's team for why it has been changed to closed press when asked by a member of the pool," the dispatch said.
Her original schedule said Harris would "Participate in a troop engagement event at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam" and that there would be "Travel pool coverage of this event."
"Today in Kabul, a terror attack killed 13 American service members. These courageous service members died while saving countless lives. They are heroes," she said.
Today, we honor those who gave their lives in service to their nation.
"While at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, the Vice President addressed 25 members of the military representing the six active duty service branches and National Guard, thanking them for their service.
Friday, August 27, 2021
Reporters blocked from Kamala Harris's remarks to troops at Pearl Harbor without explanation
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