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Amid conflicting reports about potential Kurdish involvement in the expanding war, President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he would welcome their participation."I think it's wonderful that they want to do that,

The address arrives at a pivotal moment for the administration, as Trump seeks to solidify his policy wins from the past year while navigating mounting domestic opposition and a volatile global stage.

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