Trump Administration Reportedly Willing To Talk With The Taliban

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Trump Administration Reportedly Willing To Talk With The Taliban
Katherine Biek

The Trump administration reportedly wants to hold direct talks with the Taliban.

The New York Times says it confirmed this shift in strategy with multiple U.S. and Afghan officials. The Taliban has long wanted to deal directly with the U.S., but up until this point, American leaders have said negotiations need to be "Afghan-led and Afghan-owned."

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reiterated that sentiment earlier this month during a surprise trip to Afghanistan. At the time, he did say the U.S. was prepared to help the two sides "resolve their differences."

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