US NewsGenerals Contradict Biden, Say They Recommended Keeping Troops in Afghanistan00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintCommander of U.S. Central Command Gen. Kenneth McKenzie testifies during a hearing before Senate Armed Services Committee in Washington on Sept. 28, 2021. Alex Wong/Getty ImagesZachary StieberSenior Reporter9/28/2021|Updated: 9/28/2021Two top-ranking generals on Tuesday said they recommended to President Joe Biden that he leave U.S. troops in Afghanistan.“I recommended that we maintain 2,500 troops in Afghanistan,” Gen. Frank McKenzie told members of a Senate panel in Washington.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentZachary StieberSenior ReporterZachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]Author’s Selected ArticlesFood Stamps Suspended as Congress Fails to Reach DealNov 01, 2025Trump Can’t Require Proof of Citizenship for Voters: JudgeOct 31, 2025FDA Takes Steps to Limit Ingestible Fluoride Products for ChildrenOct 31, 2025Over $1 Billion in Medicaid Funds Spent on Illegal Immigrants: AuditOct 31, 2025Related TopicsAfghanistanMark Milley
