CT lawmakers react to Biden's plan to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan U.S. Senator Chris Murphy said in a statement that it's past time for the American military presence in Afghanistan to end. Author: Alana Seldon (FOX61), FOX61 Staff Published: 4:39 PM EDT April 14, 2021 Updated: 4:39 PM EDT April 14, 2021 HARTFORD, Conn. — As the 20th anniversary of the horrifying September 11th attack approaches, Americans can expect their loved ones stationed in Afghanistan to return home. This comes as President Biden announced on Wednesday plans to withdraw remaining U.S. troops from Afghanistan. Approximately 2,500 servicemen and women are currently in Afghanistan, but the deadly terror attacks cannot explain why American forces should still be there 20 years later, according to Biden.