Hardin Lang

Center for American Progress

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Hardin Lang is a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress. He used to manage peace operations in Afghanistan for the United Nations.

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In the past, President Trump has called the War in Afghanistan "a disaster," and — like Barack Obama before him — he told primary rallies that he'd pull out at last.

President Trump and America's 'forever war'

In the past, President Trump has called the War in Afghanistan "a disaster," and — like Barack Obama before him — he told primary rallies that he'd pull out at last.

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