President Trump professed on Thursday that there has been more military progress under his administration than under those of his predecessors. (Kimimasa Mayama/European Pressphoto Agency/EFE/REX/Shutterstock)PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Trump marked the Thanksgiving holiday by paying tribute to U.S. troops in Afghanistan, Iraq and elsewhere in the Middle East, telling them “we're really winning” because his administration has given them a greater ability to succeed. “I'm letting you do your job,” Trump said to the troops in a video call from Mar-a-Lago, his lavish resort here where he is spending the holiday. Trump cited progress in Afghanistan, where he authorized a small increase in U.S. forces to help train and advise local fighters in the battle against the Taliban. He then ushered out reporters for a private question-and-answer session with the troops.

Source: Washington Post November 23, 2017 14:58 UTC