McConnell says Trump’s move will “delight” U.S. enemies.
Congressional Republicans on Monday slammed President Donald Trump’s plan for a swift reduction of U.S. troop presence in Afghanistan, warning that it would be a gift to America’s enemies and would undermine progress already made in the region.
“A rapid withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan now would hurt our allies and delight the people who wish us harm,” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said bluntly.
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Update #1: Republican Outcry Over Trump’s Afghanistan Withdrawal Plan Grows (US News and World Report)
Update #2: Senate chief blasts Trump troop withdrawal plans (AFP)
WNU Editor: There is a lot of opposition of this withdrawal from pundits .... Trump withdrawal plan could tip Afghanistan towards more violence (The Guardian), to the head of NATO .... NATO chief warns of high price if troops leave Afghanistan (AP). No comment yet from the Biden camp.
