Evan Vucci, The Associated Press

President Joe Biden speaks about the American troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, in the East Room of the White House, Thursday, July 8, 2021, in Washington.

By Zeke Miller and Aamer Madhani | The Associated Press

PUBLISHED: July 8, 2021 at 1:03 p.m. | UPDATED: July 8, 2021 at 1:11 p.m.