Psaki Questioned On Biden Ignoring Officials Advising Against Full Afghanistan Withdrawal

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During Thursday’s press briefing, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki was asked about reports saying President Biden ignored advice from top U.S. military officials warning against a full withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. “I’d like to ask you a little bit more about the — some of what’s detailed in the upcoming book of Woodward and Costa, specifically in the area of the president taking or not taking the advice of Secretaries Austin and Blinken,” a reporter began. “We’ve seen the president defend his decision to exit Afghanistan in the way that he did. But as the public [may]

Macron Announces France Killed ISIS Leader Responsible For Deaths Of U.S. Servicemembers

On Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that French forces have killed an ISIS leader in Africa who led a group responsible for one of the deadliest attacks on American soldiers in Africa. “The militant leader, Adnan Abu Walid al-Sahraoui, oversaw a group that claimed responsibility for an attack in 2017 that killed four American soldiers who were on patrol with Nigerien forces,” The New York Times reported. “And in August 2020, Mr. Al-Sahraoui personally ordered the killing of six French charity workers and their Nigerien driver.” “The 2017 assault was one of the deadliest recent attacks on American soldiers

Milley Responds To Allegations He Told China He Would Warn Them If Trump Ordered Strike

The flag of the People's Republic of China flies in the wind above the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in San Francisco, California on July 23, 2020. - The US Justice Department announced July 23, 2020 the indictments of four Chinese researchers it said lied about their ties to the People's Liberation Army, with one escaping arrest by taking refuge in the country's San Francisco consulate. (Photo by Philip Pacheco / AFP) (Photo by PHILIP PACHECO/AFP via Getty Images)

On Wednesday, a spokesperson for General Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, responded to a recent report alleging that he told his Chinese counterpart that he would warn China, one of America’s biggest adversaries, if then-President Trump ordered a strike against the country. “The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs regularly communicates with Chiefs of Defense across the world, including with China and Russia,” the spokesperson said. “These conversations remain vital to improving mutual understanding of U.S. national security interests, reducing tensions, providing clarity and avoiding unintended consequences or conflict.” “His calls with the Chinese and others

Trump Responds To ‘Treasonous’ Comments From ‘Dumba**’ General Milley

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On Tuesday, former President Donald Trump responded to reports about General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, allegedly contacting his Chinese counterpart traitorously promising to inform China, one of America’s biggest adversaries, if Trump ordered an attack. “General Li, I want to assure you that the American government is stable and everything is going to be okay. We are not going to attack or conduct any kinetic operations against you,” Milley allegedly said. “General Li, you and I have known each other for now five years. If we’re going to attack, I’m going to call you ahead

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