US can’t be global ‘policeman’: Donald Trump visits Iraq, defends Syria pullout
Morale boosting presidential visits to US troops in war zones have been a longstanding tradition in the years following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Morale boosting presidential visits to US troops in war zones have been a longstanding tradition in the years following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Mattis had offered to stay in the job until February but will now leave on January 1 after Trump reportedly balked at media coverage of his exit.
Mattis will serve until the end of Feb, giving Trump a short window to name a successor who can be confirmed by the Senate.
