US President defends Afghan exit
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English - August 31, 2021 21:36 - 8 minutes - 7.39 MB - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsNews Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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US President has defended the chaotic withdrawal of troops following the official end of America's 20 year conflict in Afghanistan. Joe Biden addressed the nation this morning - and spoke of refusing to continue a war that was no longer in the vital interests of the American people. President Biden has faced criticism, particularly from Republicans over the way the withdrawal of American troops and civilians unfolded. More than 100,000 people were airlifted from Kabul airport but around 100 Americans were left behind. US correspondent Simon Marks is with us.