On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives rejected a war powers resolution introduced by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) to remove all U.S. military personnel from Somalia. The bill, which would have directed President Joe Biden to order all troops to leave the country, except for the Marine Security Guards who protect the US Embassy in Mogadishu, was rejected with 321 members voting against the bill and 102 voting in favor. Gaetz introduced the proposal in March, noting “the American people[‘s] extremely low confidence in our military leaders and their ability to assess their efficacy.”

Biden ordered around 500 U.S. military personnel to the region last year to assist the Somali government in combatting Al-Shabab, a radical Islamic terrorist organization that operates in East Africa. The move by the Biden administration reversed a decision by former President Donald Trump to remove all troops from the region.

The Daily Caller reported:

The recorded vote, held on Thursday afternoon, yielded 321 members voting against the bill with 102 voting in favor. The resolution, designated H.Con. Res. 30 and co-sponsored by Republican Reps. Andy Biggs and Paul Gosar of Arizona as well as Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, would have directed President Joe Biden to order all American troops to leave the country, with the exception of Marine Security Guards who protect the U.S. Embassy in Mogadishu.

Biden received criticism from the left and right when he decided to send the troops to the region last year after having promised to end “forever wars.” But despite being called out on this decision, it appears Congress believes it is best for the U.S. to be entangled in yet another unnecessary conflict.

Stationing U.S. troops in Somalia has done little to bring stability and peace to the country. Despite the presence of soldiers and the support of the international community, Somalia remains plagued by violence and instability. Furthermore, the Somali government has been accused of corruption and human rights abuses, raising questions about the effectiveness of U.S. support.

Those in favor of involving the U.S. in the conflict argue that it is necessary to stop the growth of Al-Shabaab and other radical Islamic extremist groups. They insist that our troops are essential for stopping the spread of jihadist organizations.

While it is true that Al-Shabaab and other extremists pose a significant threat to Somalia and the region, there is no evidence to suggest that continued U.S. military involvement is the best way to combat this threat. In fact, some experts argue that U.S. military actions in Somalia may actually be fueling support for these militants by causing civilian casualties and undermining the legitimacy of the Somali government. Our involvement in the region also serves as a recruiting tool for other jihadist terrorist groups like ISIS and al-Qaeda.

Finally, removing US troops from Somalia would reduce the risk of U.S. involvement in regional conflicts. Somalia is situated in a region with a history of struggles and tension, and American involvement in the country could potentially draw the U.S. into these conflicts. Reducing our military presence in the region could lessen the likelihood of such involvement and allow regional actors to take a more active role in resolving clashes in the region.

Unfortunately, our government is not willing to give up its entanglements in foreign countries even though it is putting our service members in harm’s way while not reaping any benefits for the U.S. Then again, given what happened to 13 troops when the Biden administration withdrew troops from Afghanistan, it might be safer for them to stay for the time being.

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