Washington Examiner: White House: Biden still believes Taliban takeover of Afghanistan not 'inevitable'
The White House repeatedly defended withdrawing troops from Afghanistan as the Taliban rapidly gain ground in the war-torn country ahead of the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
President Joe Biden still believes the fall of the Afghan government is not "inevitable," according to White House press secretary Jen Psaki.
The administration does not "have the luxury of just feeling disappointed" by Afghan forces' inability to deter the threat, despite the taxpayer money invested in their cause, Psaki told reporters Tuesday.
"The president's view is that now is the time for them to utilize the training, the assistance, the security guidance that they have been provided over the last two decades, and they will continue to be provided, and unite as Afghan leaders, both the military and leaders who are leading the country, to push back against the Taliban," she said.
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WNU Editor: Before being elected President, President Biden had a reputation of almost always being wrong when it comes to foreign policy. My gut is telling me that he is wrong on Afghanistan.
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