Pentagon Makes Precautionary Plans For Afghanistan Troop Withdrawal

The transcript discusses potential troop withdrawals from Afghanistan, highlighting President Trump's campaign promise and recent actions in Syria. It covers Defense Secretary Mark Esper's unannounced trip to Afghanistan to restart peace talks with the Taliban, following a halt in negotiations due to a Taliban-claimed bombing. Esper emphasizes the differences between missions in Afghanistan and Syria, reassuring allies of the U.S. commitment to peace in the region.

What reasons did President Trump give for his decision to withdraw troops from Syria?

What did Defense Secretary Mark Esper say about the differences between the missions in Afghanistan and Syria?