U.S. To Announce Withdrawal Of 4,000 Troops From Afghanistan

The transcript discusses the planned withdrawal of about 4,000 U.S. troops from Afghanistan, confirmed by U.S. officials. The announcement is expected soon, but the start date is unclear. Currently, 12,000 to 13,000 U.S. troops are in Afghanistan for counterterrorism and training Afghan forces. During a recent visit, President Trump expressed a desire to reduce troops to 8,600. The White House has not commented on these plans.

What is the anticipated timeline for the announcement of the troop withdrawal?

What has the White House's response been regarding the reported withdrawal plans?