Watch Live: Biden Gives an Update on Afghanistan Evacuations

President Biden is delivering another speech about Afghanistan, as a scramble to evacuate American citizens and vulnerable Afghans continues.

Amid a torrent of criticism, President Joe Biden plans to speak at 1 p.m. Friday from the White House about the chaotic evacuation of Americans and allies from Afghanistan. The remarks come after days of tumult in the country since the Taliban takeover. Tens of thousands of people remain to be evacuated ahead of the United States’ Aug. 31 deadline to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan. Watch his remarks live.

Trusted, accurate, up-to-date.

 

WDET strives to make our journalism accessible to everyone. As a public media institution, we maintain our journalistic integrity through independent support from readers like you. If you value WDET as your source of news, music and conversation, please make a gift today.

 

Donate today »

Author

  • NPR
    The mission of NPR is to work in partnership with Member Stations to create a more informed public — one challenged and invigorated by a deeper understanding and appreciation of events, ideas and cultures.