Biden Recommits to Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan

Biden Recommits to Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan
President Joe Biden pauses while giving remarks on the worsening crisis in Afghanistan from the East Room of the White House in Washington on Aug. 16, 2021. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
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As the Taliban rapidly establishes its rule over Afghanistan, President Joe Biden has recommitted his administration to withdrawing U.S. troops.

Biden doubled down on his withdrawal plan at a White House press conference on Aug. 16. He spoke for less than 20 minutes and didn’t take questions from reporters, delivering instead a similar message to what he’s said since taking office in January.