Published September 30, 2026 at 1:32 PM ET · Updated September 30, 2026 at 4:08 PM ET
President Trump says last U.S. forces are leaving Iraq
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President Trump announced that the last American forces are leaving Iraq. The withdrawal comes 23 years after the United States invaded Iraq. Trump criticized former Presidents Bush, Obama and Biden while making the announcement.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 18 hr ago, when New York Times reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 18 hr ago from The Gateway Pundit.