President Donald Trump is making a surprise visit to Afghanistan to spend time with U.S. troops on Thanksgiving.

Trump says US and Taliban have been engaged in ongoing talks, says he believes Taliban open to ceasefire.

Trump arrived at Bagram Air Field shortly after 8:30 p.m. local time and spent more than two-and-a-half hours on the ground. Reporters were under strict instructions to keep the trip a secret to ensure his safety.
       
The visit comes more than two months after Trump abruptly broke off peace talks with the Taliban after a bombing in Kabul killed 12 people, including an American soldier.
       
And it comes at a pivotal moment in Trump’s presidency, with the impeachment inquiry moving quickly.
       
The president and first lady made a similar trip last year to Iraq on Christmas night -their first to an active conflict zone.
       
Vice President Mike Pence also visited troops in Iraq this week.

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