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President Donald Trump Departs The White House

President Donald Trump waves as he departs the White House with United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and United States Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine in Washington, D.C., on March 18, 2026, for a trip to Dover Air Force Base. They are attending a dignified transfer where the remains of six U.S. service members, killed in the crash of a refueling aircraft, are returned to their families. This marks the second time since the start of the conflict with Iran on February 28 that the president will attend this military ritual. (Photo by Kyle Mazza/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13466930
Date Taken	18 March 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Kyle Mazza/NurPhoto
Category	Politics
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Kyle Mazza/NurPhoto

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