Reuters got transcripts of Biden's last call with Ghani + a Ghani/Sullivan/Milley/McKenzie call, all on 7/23.
-US side concerned about "perception" Taliban was winning and need to change narrative.
-Biden wanted Ghani to appear with Karzai. Ghani said no.https://t.co/bGhxAWTQ9M

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