The Trump administration will announce Wednesday that it is withdrawing additional troops from Iraq.
tries to make good on his campaign promise to disentangle the country from “endless wars.”
A senior administration official discussed the drawdown with reporters Tuesday night aboard Air Force One, on condition of anonymity. The official said the administration is also looking to announce the withdrawal of additional troops from Afghanistan in the coming days. The planned announcements come as the president has been trying to make the case that he has fulfilled theThere are more than 5,000 American troops in Iraq. In July, the top U.S. general for the Middle East said he believed the U.S. will keep a smaller but enduring presence in the country.
, the commander of U.S. Central Command, said he believes the Iraqis welcome the U.S. and coalition troops, especially in the ongoing fight to keep Islamic State fighters from taking hold of the country again.Trump told reporters two weeks ago that “we look forward to the day when we don’t have to be there.” The comments came during an Oval Office meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi.
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