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Pres. Biden makes decision to stick with Aug. 31st withdrawal date, for now
Natasha Bertrand @NatashaBertrand 10mBreaking: Biden has decided to stick w/August 31 deadline for withdrawal from Kabul, a senior administration official tells @Kevinliptakcnn
Notable caveat: Biden has asked for contingency plans in case he determines at a later date the US needs to remain in the country longer.
Link to tweet
https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/24/politics/joe-biden-g7-afghanistan/index.html
...so the date is still sort of flexible, if the military comes up with a plan to remain? Makes sense, and keeps the military in control of the airports security needs in a potentially hostile situation, with the Taliban signaling they intend to increase pressure after that date. Becomes less political after the withdrawal date, and allows our troops a more defensive stance.