Who Else Would Support A U.S. Withdrawal From Afghanistan Even If Kabul Falls?

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U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders

US News And World Report: Sanders Supports Afghan Retreat – Even If Kabul Falls

The senator from Vermont said the U.S. must leave Afghanistan – even if it loses any gains it secured in almost 20 years of war.

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders said Wednesday that his administration would withdraw from Afghanistan even if it precipitated the collapse of the U.S.-backed government in Kabul.

“Yes, I think it is time after spending many trillions of dollars on these endless wars, which have resulted in more dislocation and mass migration and pain in the region,” Sanders said in response to a question about such a pullout from the 18-year-old conflict. “It is time to bring our troops home.”

The senator from Vermont on multiple occasions has said that he would withdraw from Afghanistan, but it was not previously clear that he would follow through on that decision in light of the dire consequences. He added Wednesday that he would work with allies on withdrawing from the country.

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WNU Editor: This is me hoping that Afghanistan will be an issue in next year’s US Presidential election.