Fact Check: The truth behind the fight against Islamic State

The Week checks out Donald Trump's claim to have made more progress against the terror group than Barack Obama

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Donald Trump claims to have made unprecedented progress in the fight against Islamic State, but critics accuse him of ignoring gains made by the previous administration.

What has Trump claimed?

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