Trump considering options for new Afghanistan strategy: White House

President Donald Trump is considering his options for a new US strategy in Afghanistan and will make an announcement "at the appropriate time," White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said after Trump met with his national security team.

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Published:19th Aug, 2017 at 9:19 AM

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US officials told Reuters prior to the meeting at Camp David in Maryland that the options being presented to Trump range from a total pullout from Afghanistan, keeping the status quo of some 8,400 US troops, a modest hike, or a small reduction that would focus on counter-terrorism.

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Trump considering options for new Afghanistan strategy: White House

President Donald Trump is considering his options for a new US strategy in Afghanistan and will make an announcement "at the appropriate time," White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said after Trump met with his national security team.

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