Announces Baghdadi raid with graphic boasts, reveals operational details

In a televised address, Trump announced ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi died during a U.S. raid in Syria, saying Baghdadi was "whimpering," "crying," and "died like a dog" while highlighting the military dog used in the raid. He divulged tactical details, compared the mission to the bin Laden raid to claim greater credit, and embellished elements U.S. officials would not confirm. Military and intelligence observers criticized the operational disclosures and triumphalist tone that risked politicizing the mission.

"He died like a dog. He died like a coward. He was whimpering, screaming and crying." — White House address announcing Baghdadi raid, October 27, 2019