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Trump preparing to withdraw 4,000 troops from Afghanistan

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(Worthy News) – President Trump is reportedly planning to withdraw 4,000 troops from Afghanistan as part of a pledge he made this summer to end American involvement in conflict in the area.

Three current and former United States officials told NBC News the president is planning to announce the immediate withdrawal that will see a massive reduction in the current number of troops in the region, which are now between 12,000 and 13,000. The news could come as early as next week and follows renewed peace talks with the Taliban.

“We’re going down to 8,600 and then we make a determination from there as to what happens,” Trump said in August. “We’re bringing it down.” [ Source: Washington Examiner (Read More…) ]

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