News Alert: Trump seeks major troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, officials say, a move advisers warned would plunge country deeper into chaos

The issue came up at a White House meeting of Cabinet-level officials this week, according to one presidential adviser, who spoke on the condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the issue. President Trump is pressing White House national security adviser John R. Bolton to make the moves, and Bolton is resisting, the adviser added. Outgoing White House Chief of Staff John F. Kelly, a retired Marine general, has opposed Trump's impulses in Afghanistan and Syria but no longer has any lasting power with the president.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Dec 20, 8:35 PM     Trump seeks major troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, officials say, a move advisers warned would plunge country deeper into chaos The issue came up at a White House meeting of Cabinet-level officials this week, according to one presidential adviser, who spoke on the condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the issue. President Trump is pressing White House national security adviser John R. Bolton to make the moves, and Bolton is resisting, the adviser added. Outgoing White House Chief of Staff John F. Kelly, a retired Marine general, has opposed Trump's impulses in Afghanistan and Syria but no longer has any lasting power with the president. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2018 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071