President Trump Makes Surprise Trip to Visit Troops in Iraq

President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump made their first visit to a war zone in Iraq, amidst a partial government shutdown and criticism for not visiting troops earlier. The trip was kept secret due to security concerns and comes at a time of intense scrutiny over Trump's foreign policy, including the decision to withdraw troops from Syria. The visit aimed to support troops during the Christmas holiday. The President is expected to return to Washington to resume talks on the government shutdown.

What criticisms did President Trump face regarding his previous visits to war zones?

What was the reaction of military officials and the public to the President's visit?