Biden Afghanistan Withdrawal Plan Sparks Bipartisan Backlash
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Biden is under fire from lawmakers in both parties over his decision to withdraw U.S. forces by the 20th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. While left-leaning articles highlight that the blending of the two parties’ view on Afghanistan is a sign of how Afghanistan has moved beyond traditional partisanship, right-leaning articles highlight that the Trump administration aimed to have all American forces out of Afghanistan by May 1.
A left-leaning article by CNN highlights that the blending of the two parties’ view on Afghanistan is a sign of how Afghanistan has moved beyond traditional partisanship. On the Democratic side, there was a lot of praise for Biden’s decision from lawmakers.
The Hill published a centrist article reporting that Biden’s move is sparking pushback from Republicans and some Democrats who warn that leaving too early could result in a sharp backslide. Biden will formally roll out his plan on Wednesday.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlights that the Trump administration aimed to have all American forces out of Afghanistan, where the Taliban retains significant power by May 1. While Representative Ro Khanna, D-Calif., applauded Biden, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said doing so is premature.