Graham Expresses Disapproval With Trump Over Troop Withdrawal in Afghanistan

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) is sharing that he “could not disagree more” with former President Donald Trump regarding the withdrawal plan for all U.S. troops in Afghanistan.

“I could not disagree more with former President Trump regarding his support for President Biden’s withdrawal of all forces from Afghanistan against sound 🪖Military advice,” Graham tweeted on Sunday night.

He continued, “With all due respect to former President Trump, there is nothing ‘wonderful’ or ‘positive’ about allowing safe havens and sanctuary for terrorists to reemerge in Afghanistan or see Afghanistan be drawn back into another civil war.”

Trump released a statement on Sunday where he said, “I wish 👤Joe Biden wouldn’t use September 11th as the date to withdraw our troops from Afghanistan, for two reasons.” He added that “we can and should get out earlier” and noted the date — September 11.

“September 11th represents a very sad event and period for our Country and should remain a day of reflection and remembrance honoring those great souls we lost,” Trump said.

The former president added, “Getting out of Afghanistan is a wonderful and positive thing to do. I planned to withdraw on May 1st, and we should keep as close to that schedule as possible.”

President Joe Biden