NBC News: Defense Secretary Austin makes unannounced visit to Afghanistan
The trip comes as the Biden administration faces a decision on whether to withdraw troops by a looming deadline as required in an agreement with the Taliban.
Austin made the surprise visit and traveling to India.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visits Afghanistan as troop withdrawal deadline looms https://t.co/7yYq1tt21f
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) March 21, 2021
