US Vice President Joe Biden Makes Surprise Trip to IraqFor both the president and vice president, the next 9 months leave them one final opportunity to set Iraq up for a peaceful future before their terms come to a close. Friends Read FreeCopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSaveVice President Joe Biden steps off a C-17 military transport plane upon his arrival in Baghdad, Iraq, Thursday, April 28, 2016. Biden arrived in Baghdad on a visit intended to help Iraqi leaders resolve a political crisis that has hindered efforts to defeat the Islamic State group. AP Photo/Josh LedermanBy Andrew Simontacchi4/28/2016Updated: 4/28/2016Print