First US troops reportedly leaving Afghanistan as Biden refuses to move evacuation deadline
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Two officials told CNN about the drawdown but one said it does not affect the mission.
“If you can have a smaller mission set and still conduct the mission, then you can reduce your footprint and reduce your risk," one of the officials said.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki defended the deadline during a press briefing on Tuesday.
“The Taliban’s deadline was May 1st, struck in a deal with the prior administration. The president's timeline was August 31st.”
President Joe Biden is set to speak later on Tuesday about the drawdown.
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