Biden Says Decision to Withdraw from Afghanistan 'Absolutely Clear'
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On Wednesday, President Biden said his decision to withdraw U.S. forces from Afghanistan by September 11 of this year was “absolutely clear.” While left-leaning articles highlight that Biden defended his decision to withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan, right-leaning articles highlight that Biden is facing bipartisan pushback over his plans to withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan.
A left-leaning article by The Washington Post highlights that Biden said “diplomacy does not hinge on having boots in harm’s way” as he defended his decision to withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan. Biden said that the United States needs to “fight the battles for the next 20 years, not the last 20.”
The Hill published a centrist article reporting that Biden told reporters that the decision to withdraw U.S. forces from Afghanistan was clear because it meant the end of Bin Laden and the end of safe haven. Biden also spent about 10 minutes at Arlington National Cemetery, paying respects to U.S. service members.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlights that Biden is facing bipartisan pushback over his plans to withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said the move was a “grave mistake.”
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Biden visits Arlington National Cemetery after announcing troop withdrawal from Afghanistan
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