WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Joe Biden addressed the nation Wednesday afternoon, informing the country, American troops will withdrawal from Afghanistan by Sep. 11, 2021.
President Biden’s plan calls for all military forces to exit over the next five months, starting on May 1, 2021.
“We cannot continue the cycle of extending or expanding our military or the very presence in Afghanistan hoping to create ideal conditions,” said Biden.
The President says he sees no military solution for the problems that exist in Afghanistan, a war that started in Oct. 2001.
As of Wednesday, 3,000 American troops are serving throughout the country.
More than 2,200 Americans have died while serving in Afghanistan, with more than 20,000 others wounded.
The United States has spent almost $2 trillion in Afghanistan.
“We will reorganize our counter terrorism capabilities and the substantial assets in the region to prevent the reemergence of terrorists,” said Biden.
In Washington, D.C. – congressional leaders discussed the threats the United States faces, including in the war-torn country.
“No one can deny that it’s going to have serious security implications for our country for years to come,” said Sen. Marco Rubio, R-FL.
President Donald Trump announced last year, the United States would plan on withdrawing from the region this year, but top Republicans say the move by President Biden is wrong.
“Precipitously withdrawing U.S. forces from Afghanistan is a grave mistake. It is a retreat in the face of an enemy that has not yet been banned squished, an abdication of American leadership,” said Sen. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader.
Following the announcement, President Biden visited Arlington National Cemetery to honor those who have died in American conflicts, including Afghanistan.
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