Trump makes surprise visit to troops in Iraq

Marks first visit by president to troops in combat zone since elected

By Umar Farooq

WASHINGTON (AA) - U.S. President Donald Trump made a surprise visit to troops in Iraq, the White House said Wednesday.

The visit is the first time the president visited a combat zone and comes just days after Secretary of Defense James Mattis announced his resignation.

Trump traveled with the first lady Melania Trump late Tuesday to greet U.S. troops Christmas Day, according to White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders.

"President Trump and the First Lady traveled to Iraq late on Christmas night to visit with our troops and Senior Military leadership to thank them for their service, their success, and their sacrifice and to wish them a Merry Christmas," Sanders said on Twitter.

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