The talking points, circulated to Democratic allies, seek to defend the president against criticism he's abandoned Americans still in the country.
President Joe Biden plans to give remarks at the White House later today to explain his decision not to extend the troop withdrawal deadline beyond Aug. 31. | Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesThe White House is arguing that removing troops from Afghanistan will help them bring home the remaining Americans stranded in the country, according to talking points circulated to Democratic allies last night.
“Our commitment to American citizens and those who worked with us doesn’t end on 8/31. We have been very clear on that point,” said one of the talking points the White House doled out to supporters. They go on to advance the notion that the U.S. will continue to hold “substantial leverage” over the Taliban to ensure the extremist group that has taken over Afghanistan will keep its commitments to allow safe passage for American citizens and others.
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