President Trump To Order Draw-Down Of U.S. Military Forces In Afghanistan

NBC: Trump administration is weighing Afghan troop withdrawal

The White House has asked the Pentagon to look into multiple options, including a complete withdrawal, the officials said.

The White House has ordered the Pentagon to draw up plans for a troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, two defense officials and a person briefed on the matter told NBC News.

The plans are due shortly after the new year, according to the officials. They cautioned that no decision has been made, but President Trump wants to see options.

The White House has asked the Pentagon to look into multiple options, including a complete withdrawal, the officials said.

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WNU Editor: According to some reports, President Trump wants 7.000 troops home in the next few weeks .... About half of U.S. troops in Afghanistan to be withdrawn within weeks (Market Watch). More here .... U.S. to Withdraw About 7,000 Troops From Afghanistan, Officials Say (New York Times).

More News On Reports That President Trump Has Ordered A Draw-Down Of U.S. Military Forces In Afghanistan

U.S. considers significant Afghanistan troop withdrawal: officials -- Reuters
Trump considering major drawdown in US troops in Afghanistan: reports -- The Hill
Trump plans 'significant drawdown' of US troops in Afghanistan, senior official says -- FOX News
Trump Orders Big Troop Reduction in Afghanistan -- The Wall Street Journal
Trump administration considering reducing the number of US troops in Afghanistan: officials -- ABC News
Trump agitating for major military withdrawal from Afghanistan, advisers say -- Washington Post
Trump Is Considering Withdrawing US Troops From Afghanistan In The Coming Weeks -- Task & Purpose

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