News Alert: Trump makes surprise visit to U.S. troops in Afghanistan, his first trip to that country

President Trump visited Bagram air base in Afghanistan on Thursday, delivering Thanksgiving greetings to U.S. troops deployed there in America's longest-running war. Trump has long wanted to draw down forces in Afghanistan, and his visit comes as the Afghan government, together with a foreign force of around 15,000 U.S. and NATO troops, is locked in an extended stalemate with the Taliban.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Nov 28, 1:58 PM     Trump makes surprise visit to U.S. troops in Afghanistan, his first trip to that country President Trump visited Bagram air base in Afghanistan on Thursday, delivering Thanksgiving greetings to U.S. troops deployed there in America's longest-running war. Trump has long wanted to draw down forces in Afghanistan, and his visit comes as the Afghan government, together with a foreign force of around 15,000 U.S. and NATO troops, is locked in an extended stalemate with the Taliban. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071