U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump greet members of the U.S. military during an unannounced trip to Al Asad Air Base in Iraq on December 26.
RFE: Trump Says U.S. No Longer Global Policeman During Surprise Visit To Troops In Iraq
U.S. President Donald Trump has made an unannounced visit to U.S. soldiers stationed in Iraq, his first presidential visit to troops in a troubled region.
The White House announced on December 26 that the president had arrived at Al-Asad Air Base west of Baghdad after leaving Washington late the previous day.
He was accompanied by first lady Melania Trump. Trump, who has been harshly criticized for not visiting U.S. forces in any combat zone since becoming president in January 2017, immediately defended his decision to withdraw 2,000 forces from neighboring Syria saying that Islamic State (IS) is "very nearly defeated" and any resurgence could be handled by U.S. troops in Iraq.
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Update: Trump declares end to US 'policeman' role in surprise Iraq visit (AFP)
WNU Editor: The President is voicing what many Americans are thinking.
