Secretary of State Antony Blinken did not deny on Sunday that the U.S. has to 'ask permission' from the Taliban to evacuate Americans from Afghanistan'So we have to ask the Taliban for permission for American citizens to leave. True or not true?' Major Garrett asked during an interview on CBS's Face the Nation
'They are in control of Kabul. That's the reality that we have to deal with,' he said
Questions emerged after it was revealed that Joe Biden has 'agreement' with the Islamic militant group to give Americans passage to the Kabul airport
Blinken said the U.S. negotiating with the Taliban does not give more 'legitimacy' to their rule after they took over most of Afghanistan in less than two weeks
Secretary of State Antony Blinken didn't deny on Sunday that the U.S. has to ask the Taliban for permission to get Americans out of Afghanistan as the developing situation in Kabul continues to present obstacles for evacuations.
'Someone in our audience might listen to you, Mr. Secretary, and say, 'Oh, so we have to ask the Taliban for permission for American citizens to leave.' True or not true?' CBS News' Face the Nation fill in host Major Garrett asked Blinken of the 'agreement' between the Islamic militant group and Washington.
'They are in control of Kabul. That is the reality,' Blinken responded without denying the claim Garrett detailed.
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