President Trump Makes Surprise Trip To Afghanistan On Thanksgiving

President Donald Trump made a surprise visit to Afghanistan on Thanksgiving, spending time at Bagram Airfield, serving dinner to troops, and meeting with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani. During the visit, Trump announced the resumption of negotiations with the Taliban and expressed a desire to reduce US troop numbers in Afghanistan. The exact number of troops is currently unknown but is less than 14,000. Such trips are often kept secret for security reasons, similar to Trump's previous surprise visit to Iraq.

What was the purpose of President Trump's surprise visit to Afghanistan?

Where did President Trump spend his time during the visit?

What did President Trump discuss with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani?

What did President Trump say about the number of U.S. troops in Afghanistan?

What is notable about U.S. presidential trips to the Middle East, according to the text?