President Trump Makes Surprise Trip To Afghanistan On Thanksgiving

President Trump Makes Surprise Trip To Afghanistan On Thanksgiving

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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.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was the purpose of President Trump's visit to Bagram Airfield?

To announce a new military strategy

To serve dinner and interact with troops

To conduct a press conference

To inspect military equipment

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Who did President Trump meet during his visit to Afghanistan?

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani

The U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan

The Secretary of Defense

The Prime Minister of Afghanistan

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What did President Trump announce regarding U.S. troops in Afghanistan?

No change in troop numbers

A complete withdrawal

A reduction to 8,600 troops

An increase to 20,000 troops

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Why is the exact number of U.S. troops in Afghanistan not disclosed?

Due to political reasons

For security reasons

Because of budget constraints

To avoid public scrutiny

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What is a common practice regarding U.S. presidential trips to the Middle East?

They are announced months in advance

They are often kept secret

They are never during holidays

They are always accompanied by press