US to Withdraw More Troops From Afghanistan and Iraq Before Biden Takes Office.<br />On Tuesday, acting Secretary of <br />Defense Christopher C. Miller .<br />confirmed that America will withdraw 2,500 troops from both countries by Jan. 15, 2021.<br />According to CNN, there are currently <br />approximately 3,000 troops in Iraq <br />and 4,500 troops in Afghanistan.<br />Miller said that the drawdown <br />"does not equate change" to <br />national policies or objectives.<br />A report from the Pentagon inspector general says terrorist group al-Qaeda supports Trump's plans.<br />The DIA reported that al-Qaeda leaders support the agreement because it does not require the Taliban to publicly renounce al-Qaeda .., Via Pentagon inspector general report.<br />... and the deal includes a timeline for the United States and coalition forces <br />to withdraw—accomplishing one of al-Qaeda's main goals, Via Pentagon inspector general report.<br />A senior defense official called the move <br />"consistent" with President Trump's <br />"promise to the American People."
