Biden Under Pressure to Extend Afghanistan Deadline
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The Biden administration is coming under growing pressure to extend the U.S. troop presence in Afghanistan to help evacuate all American citizens and Afghan allies. While left-leaning articles highlight that Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen cautioned that foreign forces would be subject to “consequences” if they remain in Kabul into September, right-leaning articles highlight that in a Monday briefing, the Pentagon dismissed the idea of the U.S. military taking back Bagram Airfield to speed up evacuations.
A left-leaning article by The Washington Post highlights that Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen cautioned that foreign forces would be subject to “consequences” if they remain in Kabul into September. The remarks add a new risk element to Biden’s effort to contain the fallout from the Taliban’s surprise takeover of Afghanistan eight days ago.
The Hill published a centrist article reporting that Biden has already committed to staying beyond August 31 to evacuate remaining Americans. On Sunday, Biden said he is weighing whether to extend the deadline to evacuate thousands more people.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlights that in a Monday briefing, the Pentagon dismissed the idea of the U.S. military taking back Bagram Airfield to speed up evacuations. Comments from Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby came as the crisis in Afghanistan continues a week after the Taliban toppled Afghanistan’s government.
From the left
Biden faces pressure to extend Afghanistan evacuation mission as Taliban warns against doing so
The Washington Post