Trump Says US Leaves Iraq with New Prime Minister to Handle Things
Trump said the withdrawal ends a 20-year U.S. military presence and called it a victory over the Islamic State group.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced the final American troops departed Iraq, ending nearly two decades of military presence and describing the withdrawal as "orderly" and "a victory for the United States."
- The 23-year conflict resulted in more than 4,500 American soldiers killed and 31,000 injured; Trump ordered troops to leave nothing behind, saying, "I want every screw taken."
- Former State Department official Jen Gavito noted the transition ensures Iraqi forces have capacity to secure the country, though the Islamic State, while diminished, remains not entirely defeated.
- Victoria Taylor, director of the Iraq Initiative at the Atlantic Council, said the withdrawal marks a "dramatic change" for US-Iraq relations and could benefit Iran, a long-standing regional goal.
- The transition carries significant risks for US counterterrorism efforts against the Islamic State and the ongoing US conflict with Iran, complicating regional security dynamics.
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Trump Celebrates Final U.S. Troop Exit from Iraq in 2026
President Trump hailed the last American troops leaving Iraq on Wednesday as the close of a two-decade quagmire the country never should have entered, and proof short, clear missions beat endless ones. Speaking to guests at a White House Hispanic heritage celebration, Trump praised the orderly departure of coalition forces and equipment from Erbil Air Base and framed the moment as a win for the United States, for Iraq, and over ISIS. The exit en…
The U.S.-led coalition ended its mission in Iraq. Learn about Donald Trump’s reactions and the challenges of the Iraqi government.
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Last American Forces leaving Iraq: Trump announces end of US military presence - The Tribune
United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) announced that the final contingent of American troops is pulling out of Iraq, declaring a formal conclusion to Operation Inherent Resolve and hailing the exit as a "decisive victory over ISIS," “a victory for the United States,” and “a victory for Iraq.”
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