Breaking: Trump to Withdraw Thousands of Troops from Afghanistan, Iraq before Leaving Office

U.S. military commanders expect President Trump to issue a formal order to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan and Iraq before he leaves office on January 20, according to reports.

The Associated Press reports that Trump is expected to withdraw nearly half of U.S. troops in Afghanistan by mid-January, to 2,500, while CNN and Fox News have said the Pentagon has issued a “warning order” to commanders to prepare to draw down troops in Iraq as well.

There are currently roughly 4,500 U.S. troops in Afghanistan and 3,000 troops in Iraq.

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