WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Thursday (Aug 29) that the United States will keep a permanent presence in Afghanistan, with 8,600 ...
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States will keep a permanent presence in Afghanistan, with 8,600 troops initially, even after a deal is reached with the Taliban.
Despite overwhelming advantages in firepower, the US military has little to show for its efforts and Trump is hoping he can declare the war over in time for his 2020 re-election campaign. For now, the White House appears to be focusing on ensuring US security, especially with regards to making sure that the Taliban keep their side of the bargain.
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