The White House released a photo of President TrumpDonald John Trump’Veterans for impeachment’ signs seen at World Series game during Trump visit Trump met with boos, ‘lock him up’ chant at Game 5 of World Series Kayla Mueller’s mother: Daughter might still be alive ‘If Obama had been as decisive’ as Trump MORE and his advisers in the Situation Room monitoring the U.S. raid on Saturday night that ended with Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s death.
Presidential assistant Dan Scavino, Jr. posted the photo on Twitter showing Trump and Vice President Mike PenceMichael (Mike) Richard PenceWhite House releases photo of Trump, advisers monitoring al-Baghdadi raid in Situation Room Sunday shows – ISIS leader’s death dominates Pence demurs on whether diplomats alleging quid pro quo are lying MORE monitoring the raid in Syria. Trump and Pence were joined by National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien, Defense Secretary Mark EsperMark EsperTop Trump administration officials hail al-Baghdadi raid but stress need for resolve in fighting ISIS White House releases photo of Trump, advisers monitoring al-Baghdadi raid in Situation Room Sunday shows – ISIS leader’s death dominates MORE, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley, and Brigadier Gen. Marcus Evans.
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— Dan Scavino Jr. (@Scavino45) October 27, 2019
The president on Sunday morning confirmed the two-hour raid resulted in the death of al-Baghdadi, saying the U.S. brought “the world’s Number One terrorist to justice.”
“The thug who tried so hard to intimidate others spent his last moments in utter fear, in total panic and dread, terrified of the American forces bearing down on him,” Trump said.
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Trump said he had known for three days about planning for the operation, but declined to inform congressional leaders because he was afraid of “leaks.” The president later noted he talked with Sens. Lindsey GrahamLindsey Olin GrahamTrump met with boos, ‘lock him up’ chant at Game 5 of World Series Graham: Trump’s worst critics should say ‘well done Mr. President’ White House releases photo of Trump, advisers monitoring al-Baghdadi raid in Situation Room MORE (R-S.C.) and Richard BurrRichard Mauze BurrGraham: Trump’s worst critics should say ‘well done Mr. President’ White House releases photo of Trump, advisers monitoring al-Baghdadi raid in Situation Room Trump cites ‘Washington leaks’ for keeping raid on ISIS leader from congressional leaders MORE (R-N.C.) about the mission after it was over.
Trump had tweeted Saturday night that something “very big” had happened as reports circulated with rumors of the ISIS leaders death.
Something very big has just happened!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 27, 2019
Trump said on Sunday that he sent the tweet after U.S. forces returned safely from the mission.