According to President Obama, what was one of the main objectives of the troop surge in Afghanistan?

To protect U.S. oil interests

To install a new Afghan government

To reverse the Taliban’s momentum and train Afghan forces

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According to President Obama, one of the main objectives of the troop surge in Afghanistan was "to reverse the Taliban’s momentum and train Afghan forces." This was part of a broader strategy to stabilize the region and ensure that Afghan forces could effectively manage security in the country.