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Here Are Five Other Presidents Who Knew How To Plan Secret Trips

The White House pulled a fast one today, revealing last minute that President Obama was in Afghanistan as part of an unannounced visit. The administration didn't reveal details of the trip until he touched down in the country because of security concerns. And while the visit took many by surprise, it isn't the first time that a sitting president has made such a clandestine trip.
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Politics / US Politics : Big Government (2 hours ago)

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The Reason for Obama’s Secret Trip to Afghanistan

Politics / US Politics : The Gaggle (3 years ago)

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