Biden defends Afghanistan withdrawal, says Taliban takeover ‘highly unlikely’
| President Biden on Thursday rejected the idea that a Taliban takeover of Afghanistan is “inevitable,” outlining next steps and defending his decision to withdraw from the 20-year war amid reports of a deteriorating security situation in the country.
“Let me ask those who want us to stay: how many more? How many thousands more Americans’ daughters and sons are you willing to risk? How long would you have them stay?” Biden said during an impassioned speech from the White House East Room. |
