Mark Kinnette Under News Today

Kabul that killed 13 u.s. service members, president biden said that he is standing behind his decision to withdrawal all u.s. forces from afghanistan by his ded line next week and he defended the u.s. strategy of coordinating with the taliban to secure the perimeter of the airport. have a listen. >> no one trusts them. we just are counting on their self interest to continue to generate their activities. there is no evidence thus far that ive been given as a consequence by any of our commanders ...

At georgetown university. thanks for both of you for joining us this morning. mark, if i could begin with you. youve been sounding the alarm about the risk of the u.s. relying on the taliban for security and safe passage for some time. did we see that bear out yesterday? >> well, i think the issue is were really not coordinating with the taliban. this is hostage negotiations. the fact remains that we are held hostage by the taliban for the release of american citizens. so, i wouldnt trust the ta...