Q. Is a Taliban takeover of Afghanistan now inevitable?
The President: No, it is not.
Q. Why?
The President: Because you — the Afghan troops have 300,000 well-equipped — as well-equipped as any army in the world — and an air force against something like 75,000 Taliban. It is not inevitable…
Q. Do you trust handing over the country to the Taliban?
The President: No, I do not trust the Taliban.
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