the lights. now we have thousands of our countrymen trapped behind enemy lines at risk of being taken hostage by the taliban at any time. >> there are currently 4,000 u.s. troops on the ground in kabul now. 2,000 more expected to arrive in the next 24 hours. we await the first public appearance by the defense secretary and chairman of the joints chiefs of staff at 3:00 p.m. at the pentagon since the taliban conquered the country. >> harris: there will be so many questions. i hope they have a lot of time. lucas, thank you. we played you just a little bit of the heartrending interview with that american who is trapped in afghanistan pleading for help from president biden or as he said whoever is in power. i don't know what his experience is like that he even doubts that the white house is in control now. i want to hear from him as often during this hour because it is important to know what our people are dealing with. let's watch.