POTUS And FLOTUS Make A Surprise Trip To Visit Troops In Iraq

President Trump and First Lady Melania made a surprise trip to visit US troops in Iraq. They left Christmas night.

President Trump and the First Lady traveled to Iraq late on Christmas night to visit with our troops and Senior Military leadership to thank them for their service, their success, and their sacrifice and to wish them a Merry Christmas. pic.twitter.com/s2hntnRwpw

— Sarah Sanders (@PressSec) December 26, 2018

How sweet!

After a secret overnight flight from Washington, the President and Melania Trump touched down onto a darkened air strip at Al Asad Air Base west of Baghdad, the dicey security situation still restricting Trump to a clandestine visit more than 15 years after the American invasion.

A photo tweeted by the President’s spokeswoman showed Trump in a black overcoat and red tie, posing for a photo with troops in uniform. Mrs. Trump stood smiling next to him, wearing a mustard-colored blouse.

WH confirms: Pres and Mrs Trump make surprise visit to US troops in Iraq. https://t.co/y3HjQ6vRtz

— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) December 26, 2018

Pres and Mrs Trump spent about 3 hours on the ground at Al-Asad Air Base, west of Baghdad. They met with troops in the dining hall and conferred with the US Ambassador and American military commanders. pic.twitter.com/zv9XzhDEoh

— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) December 26, 2018

Troops take group selfie with Pres and Mrs Trump in Iraq. (Pool photo/Reuters) pic.twitter.com/5ruGwpGlKn

— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) December 26, 2018

Asked by the press pool if he had concerns about the trip to Iraq, Pres Trump said absolutely. He spoke of concerns about the institution of the presidency, and for the safety of the First Lady, citing precautions such as making the visit at night. pic.twitter.com/XeYijIkmgd

— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) December 26, 2018

President Trump visits the troops in Iraq pic.twitter.com/7AwBI6ar9W

— Jack Posobiec 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) December 26, 2018

@realDonaldTrump & @FLOTUS graciously visit our troops in Iraq (combat zone). Media loses talking point.

— Geraldo Rivera (@GeraldoRivera) December 26, 2018

Don’t worry. I’m sure they’ll come up with something else.