“In weeks of intensive deliberations in Washington, Austin and Gen. Mark. A. Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Employees, privately suggested Biden in opposition to a full withdrawal, officers mentioned. … As soon as the choice was made, Pentagon leaders, particularly cautious after years of civil-military strains underneath Trump, pivoted to executing Biden’s plan. Involved concerning the security of army personnel, commanders felt the necessity to shortly pull out the remaining 2,500 U.S. troops, 4 officers mentioned.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/08/19/four-dubious-claims-bidens-abc-interview-afghanistan/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_politics | 4 doubtful claims from Biden’s ABC interview on Afghanistan