Withdrawal of Troops in Afghanistan is Underway After 20-year War

The video discusses the end of America's 20-year war in Afghanistan, initiated after the 9/11 attacks. President Biden has ordered the withdrawal of U.S. troops, citing the completion of the initial mission with Osama bin Laden's death and evolving global threats. The U.S. has spent $2 trillion in Afghanistan. The Taliban claims U.S. troops should have left by May 1st under a deal with former President Trump. Military skirmishes continue, with warnings from U.S. Army General Scott Miller against insurgent attacks.

What was the estimated financial cost of the U.S. involvement in Afghanistan over the last two decades?

• $3 trillion

• $2 trillion

• $4 trillion

• $1 trillion

What was the primary reason President Biden cited for the initial mission in Afghanistan being satisfied?

• The reduction of opium production

• The establishment of a democratic government

• The capture of key Taliban leaders

• The death of Osama bin Laden

According to President Biden, why is keeping troops in Afghanistan no longer necessary?

• The Taliban has been completely defeated

• Global threats have evolved

• Afghanistan has a stable government

• The U.S. has new allies in the region

What was the Taliban's expectation regarding the U.S. troop withdrawal date?

• By July 1st

• By March 1st

• By May 1st

• By January 1st

What warning did U.S. Army General Scott Miller give to insurgents?

• They would face diplomatic consequences

• They would be ignored

• They would be offered peace talks

• They would face severe consequences for any attack