President Trump's sudden pronouncement that U.S. troops in Afghanistan “should” be home by Christmas will make the already sensitive negotiations with the Taliban more difficult, U.S. officials told Fox News on Thursday. In the deal the Trump administration signed with the Taliban in February, all U.S. troops will leave Afghanistan by May 2021 if conditions are met. TRUMP SAYS US TROOPS IN AFGHANISTAN WILL BE HOME BY CHRISTMAS“We should have the small remaining number of our BRAVE Men and Women serving in Afghanistan home by Christmas!” Trump tweeted late Wednesday. DAVID WURMSER: HIGH-STAKES AFGHAN-TALIBAN PEACE TALKS OPEN AS TRUMP SEEKS TO HALT 'ENDLESS WARS'Several officials close to the negotiations said the declaration may have even jeopardized the delicate talks. America’s enemies must never know our plans or believe they can wait us out.”Fox News' Lucas Tomlinson contributed to this report.

Source: Fox News October 08, 2020 16:07 UTC