Washington (AFP) – President Donald Trump hailed the end of the of the Islamic State group’s “caliphate” Saturday, vowing that the United States would remain “vigilant” against the diehard jihadists.
“We will remain vigilant… until it is finally defeated wherever it operates,” Trump said in a statement.
“The United States will defend American interests whenever and wherever necessary. We will continue to work with our partners and allies to totally crush radical Islamic terrorists.”