Video: President Trump confirms death of ISIS founder Al-Baghdadi

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has just confirmed the death of the head of the Islamic State, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

At a press conference at the White House this morning, the president said: "Last night, the United States brought to justice the world's number one terrorist leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is dead. "

"He was the founder and leader of ISIS, the most ruthless and violent terrorist organization in the world, the United States has been searching for Baghdadi for many years, and Capturing or killing Baghdad has been the number one priority. the national security of my administration. ".

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— The White House (@WhiteHouse) October 27, 2019