US President Donald Trump on Tuesday confirmed in a tweet that Islamic State’s slain leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s number one replacement killed by American troops.
“Just confirmed that Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s number one replacement has been terminated by American troops. Most likely would have taken the top spot – Now he is also Dead!” Trump tweeted.
Just confirmed that Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s number one replacement has been terminated by American troops. Most likely would have taken the top spot – Now he is also Dead!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 29, 2019
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President Trump, however, did not identify the person or give more detail on how he was killed.