Moments ago, President Trump held a press conference where he honored hero do Conan who participated in the Baghdadi raid and helped take down the leader of ISIS.
President @realDonaldTrump introduces Conan, the ISIS killing Hero Dog to the world šŗšø
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE pic.twitter.com/VR0qDnrb18
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) November 25, 2019
"This is Conan, right now probably the world's most famous dog"
Trump introduces the dog who helped take down Baghdadi at the White House. pic.twitter.com/QhliOIqEYG
— Zach Purser Brown (@zachjourno) November 25, 2019
President Trump joked Conan is trained to attack if you open your mouth – and warns the press to be careful.
President Trump brings out Conan the Special Forces dog from the al Baghdadi raid. President Trump says Conan is trained to attack if you open your mouth – and warns the press to be careful. pic.twitter.com/zzLyQFOjbY
— Eamon Javers (@EamonJavers) November 25, 2019
.ā¦@realDonaldTrumpā© introduces Conan, who he says is the most famous dog now in the world. He has given him a plaque. Trump says Conan knew what was going on during the Baghdadi raid. pic.twitter.com/AGqSOnaC5m
— Jeff Mason (@jeffmason1) November 25, 2019
WashingtonExaminer reports President Trump held an impromptu press conference in the Rose Garden where he introduced the world to theĀ military canineĀ who helped bring down the leader of the Islamic State.
After weeks of Trump teasing a White House appearance, Conan, the dog who was injured during the raid that ended in ISIS leader Abu Bakr al Baghdadiās death, was honored in the Rose Garden on Monday.
āThe dog is incredible,ā Trump said while standing alongside Conan, Vice President Mike Pence, and first lady Melania Trump. He also called Conan “the ultimate fighter,” awarding the dog a service reward and certificate.
Conan, a Belgian Malinois, is reportedly a veteran of more thanĀ 50 missions. Trump had consideredĀ giving the canine a Purple Heart, an honor bestowed upon troops who have been wounded or killed in combat.
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