Images of a Trump first: See the president and first lady surprise troops in Iraq the day after Christmas

The president and first lady meet with military leaders at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq

The trip to Iraq was Trump's first visit to a combat zone during his nearly two years in office.

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Trump will make two stops, delivering a message to over 5,000 troops.

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While visiting, Trump said he had 'no plans at all' to remove troops from Iraq.

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Trump made his visit as the federal government entered day five of a shutdown.

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The unannounced trip to Iraq also comes after abrupt changes to military policy and leadership in the White House.

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