Daesh '100 percent' defeated in Syria, U.S. President Trump says

The Daesh terrorist group has lost all territory it once controlled in Iraq and Syria, President Donald Trump announced Friday following a near five-year U.S.-led campaign. Trump made the pronouncement in brief remarks to supporters after arriving in Florida. He was briefed during the flight by acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan, White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders told reporters aboard Air Force One.

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Published March 22,2019

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DAESH 100 PERCENT DEFEATED IN SYRIA, U.S. PRESIDENT TRUMP SAYS

US President Donald Trump said Friday that the Daesh terror group has been "100 percent" defeated in Syria.

Trump made the comment as he showed reporters maps of the region -- one showing the large areas once held by the group and a second that showed the situation on Friday with no presence.

"The territorial Daesh has been eliminated in Syria," spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said.