But their approaches differ, and the outcome of the November 3 election will have long-term consequences not only for US troops, but for the wider region. In recent months he has only increased the pressure, working to fulfill that promise and get forces home before Election Day. “We’re getting out of the endless wars,” Trump told White House reporters recently. With an eye toward the election, Trump has accelerated his push to bring troops home. “Everybody wants to be able to bring troops home from Afghanistan and elsewhere.

Source: Hindustan Times September 12, 2020 13:23 UTC