Washington: President Joe BidenA new book says top cabinet members tried unsuccessfully to stop him from pulling all US troops from Afghanistan, hoping he would take advantage of the withdrawal in search of a political solution.
Secretary of State Antony blinken and defense secretary Lloyd Austin According to the upcoming book “Peril” by the renowned investigative journalist, the emphasis was on a slow decline to encourage talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government. bob woodward Co-authored with his Washington Post colleague Robert Costa.
The book says Blinken, a longtime ally of Biden, who had previously backed his plan to end the 20-year war, called the president from Brussels after hearing the concerns of NATO ministers at a March meeting. .
According to an excerpt published by CNN ahead of the book’s release next week, “His new recommendation was to extend the mission with American troops for a period of time to see if it could lead to a political settlement. Buy time.”
Biden, who advocated an end to America’s longest war a decade ago as vice president, didn’t mind and explained in colorful language that he felt the generals felt strong-armed former presidents. Barack Obama To live in Afghanistan.
Biden eventually said he would withdraw the remaining troops by August 31, adding that the setting conditions would only perpetuate an “endless war” in which the United States achieved its objectives.
Biden’s decision was popular with the public, but he has since come under criticism when the Taliban – ousted by a US invasion 20 years ago – returned to power within days as the Western-backed government and military Had turned.
Blinken, speaking to the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Monday, said NATO allies had brought “different perspectives” to their meetings, but ultimately backed down.
Donald Trump’s previous administration had set May 1 as the withdrawal date in an agreement with the Taliban.
NATO allies agreed that “we must choose to remain so that the Taliban resume attacks not only on us but on our NATO allies and allies, as well as engage in this nationwide attack that we have called the chief again.” Have seen to take the city – in fact, to restart the war,” Blinken said.
Instead, he “all unanimously supported the motion that we would leave together.”
Allies, including Britain and Germany, have openly expressed concern over the decisions on Afghanistan, but none believed they could maintain their presence without US forces.
Secretary of State Antony blinken and defense secretary Lloyd Austin According to the upcoming book “Peril” by the renowned investigative journalist, the emphasis was on a slow decline to encourage talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government. bob woodward Co-authored with his Washington Post colleague Robert Costa.
The book says Blinken, a longtime ally of Biden, who had previously backed his plan to end the 20-year war, called the president from Brussels after hearing the concerns of NATO ministers at a March meeting. .
According to an excerpt published by CNN ahead of the book’s release next week, “His new recommendation was to extend the mission with American troops for a period of time to see if it could lead to a political settlement. Buy time.”
Biden, who advocated an end to America’s longest war a decade ago as vice president, didn’t mind and explained in colorful language that he felt the generals felt strong-armed former presidents. Barack Obama To live in Afghanistan.
Biden eventually said he would withdraw the remaining troops by August 31, adding that the setting conditions would only perpetuate an “endless war” in which the United States achieved its objectives.
Biden’s decision was popular with the public, but he has since come under criticism when the Taliban – ousted by a US invasion 20 years ago – returned to power within days as the Western-backed government and military Had turned.
Blinken, speaking to the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Monday, said NATO allies had brought “different perspectives” to their meetings, but ultimately backed down.
Donald Trump’s previous administration had set May 1 as the withdrawal date in an agreement with the Taliban.
NATO allies agreed that “we must choose to remain so that the Taliban resume attacks not only on us but on our NATO allies and allies, as well as engage in this nationwide attack that we have called the chief again.” Have seen to take the city – in fact, to restart the war,” Blinken said.
Instead, he “all unanimously supported the motion that we would leave together.”
Allies, including Britain and Germany, have openly expressed concern over the decisions on Afghanistan, but none believed they could maintain their presence without US forces.
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