Mike Pence criticised for 'rallying the troops' after meeting US military at Shannon

The vice-president of the United States has been criticised for ‘rallying the troops’ at Shannon Airport on Saturday when he met with US military personnel travelling to Iraq.

Mike Pence criticised for 'rallying the troops' after meeting US military at Shannon
Sun, 26 Jan, 2020 - 11:16
Pat Flynn

The vice-president of the United States has been criticised for ‘rallying the troops’ at Shannon Airport on Saturday when he met with US military personnel travelling to Iraq.

Air Force Two, carrying Mike Pence, arrived at Shannon at around lunchtime on Saturday.

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