‘Disaster’, ‘a betrayal’: Republicans slam Trump’s Syria decision
5 years, 3 months ago

‘Disaster’, ‘a betrayal’: Republicans slam Trump’s Syria decision

Al Jazeera  

US President Donald Trump‘s decision to withdraw troops from northeast Syria before a Turkish military campaign was slammed by Democrats, as well as some of his strongest Republican defenders on Monday. “The president’s decision to withdraw US forces from northern Syria is a deeply disturbing development that betrays our Kurdish allies who have been instrumental partners in our mission to eradicate ISIS,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said, referring to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. Graham also announced he and Senator Chris Van Hollen, a Democrat, will introduce legislation calling for sanctions against Ankara if Turkey invades Syria, and “will call for their suspension from NATO if they attack Kurdish forces who assisted the US in the destruction of the ISIS Caliphate”. — Lindsey Graham October 7, 2019 Graham’s sentiments were echoed by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who said “a precipitous withdrawal of US forces from Syria would only benefit Russia, Iran, and the Assad regime. Nevertheless, the push-back continued, with Trump’s former United Nations envoy Nikki Haley tweeting the US troop withdrawal was leaving US allies “to die”.

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Syria: US fears vacuum post-Assad with growing concerns over return of ISIS
1 month ago

Syria: US fears vacuum post-Assad with growing concerns over return of ISIS

New Indian Express  

President elect- Trump, who visited Paris on Saturday, warned against US involvement in Syria, saying the country is "a mess" and "not our friend." In his remarks, Trump blamed former President Obama for the situation in Syria and suggested that Russia should now distance itself from the country, using its "weakened state" to advocate for a negotiated end to the …

'This is not our fight': Trump says US should 'stay out of Syria' as Assad regime struggles to survive
Top News
1 month ago

'This is not our fight': Trump says US should 'stay out of Syria' as Assad regime struggles to survive

Firstpost  

US President-elect Donald Trump urged Washington to stay out of the ongoing crisis in Syria. Calling the country a ‘mess’ he pointed out that it is not America’s fight US President-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States should not get involved in the ongoing conflict in Syria. Trump’s remarks came shortly after National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan …

Trump says US should stay out of fighting in Syria
Top News
1 month ago

Trump says US should stay out of fighting in Syria

Deccan Chronicle  

President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that the U.S. military should stay out of the escalating conflict in Syria as a shock opposition offensive closes in on the capital, declaring in a social media post, "THIS IS NOT OUR FIGHT.”With world leaders watching the rapid rebel advance against Syria's Russian- and Iranian-backed president, Bashar Assad, President Joe Biden's national security adviser …

Trump says US should stay out of fighting in Syria as opposition forces gain ground
Top News
1 month ago

Trump says US should stay out of fighting in Syria as opposition forces gain ground

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that the U.S. military should stay out of the escalating conflict in Syria as a shock opposition offensive closes in on the capital, declaring in a social media post, "THIS IS NOT OUR FIGHT." With world leaders watching the rapid rebel advance against Syria's Russian- and Iranian-backed president, Bashar Assad, President Joe Biden's national …

‘Not our fight’: President-elect Trump distances US from Syria’s conflict
1 month ago

‘Not our fight’: President-elect Trump distances US from Syria’s conflict

Al Jazeera  

In a morning social media post, Republican Donald Trump indicated the US should have ‘nothing to do’ with Syria’s war. President-elect Donald Trump has signalled that, under his administration, the United States would cease any involvement in Syria’s long-running civil war, hinting at a possible end to support for Kurdish-led forces in the region. DO NOT GET INVOLVED!” Trump campaigned …

Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman says US still wants to stop ISIS in Syria despite troop withdrawal
5 years, 2 months ago

Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman says US still wants to stop ISIS in Syria despite troop withdrawal

Salon  

Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told ABC News on Sunday that although President Donald Trump is withdrawing US troops from Syria, "the objective will remain the same: the enduring defeat of ISIS." Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said that he believed Trump's policy would be "a complete and utter national security disaster in the making, and …

US to deploy more troops to eastern Syria to secure oilfields
5 years, 2 months ago

US to deploy more troops to eastern Syria to secure oilfields

Al Jazeera  

The United States will station additional forces in eastern Syria to protect oilfields in another policy shift that one former senior American official called a “shocking ignorance” of history and geography. The whole thing makes no sense.” Marwan Kabalan from the Arab Center for Research told Al Jazeera the latest move to re-deploy forces to Syria reflects the contradictions in …

McConnell resolution prods Trump to keep troops in Syria
5 years, 2 months ago

McConnell resolution prods Trump to keep troops in Syria

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell introduced legislation Tuesday denouncing Turkey’s invasion of northern Syria and gently prodding President Donald Trump to halt his withdrawal of U.S. troops from the embattled country. But McConnell, R-Ky., said lawmakers should refrain from imposing sanctions on Turkey for now, saying, “We don’t want to further drive a NATO ally into the arms …

‘America is running away': Syrian withdrawal turns chaotic
5 years, 2 months ago

‘America is running away': Syrian withdrawal turns chaotic

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — The crowd hurled potatoes that thudded on the sides of the hulking U.S. armored vehicles. But one U.S. official with knowledge of the ground said Turkey’s actions were unilateral and potentially “dangerous to coalition forces and civilians.” The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to brief reporters. The U.S. official said their approach …

‘America is running away': Syrian withdrawal turns chaotic
5 years, 2 months ago

‘America is running away': Syrian withdrawal turns chaotic

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — The crowd hurled potatoes that thudded on the sides of the hulking U.S. armored vehicles. But one U.S. official with knowledge of the ground said Turkey’s actions were unilateral and potentially “dangerous to coalition forces and civilians.” The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to brief reporters. The U.S. official said their approach …

Trump says he’s ‘the one that did the capturing’ in Syria
5 years, 2 months ago

Trump says he’s ‘the one that did the capturing’ in Syria

CNN  

Washington CNN — President Donald Trump spoke at length during a Cabinet meeting on Monday about his decision to withdraw US troops from northern Syria – arguing that the US never agreed to protect Syrian Kurds forever, suggesting the US may secure an oil deal for the Kurds to bolster their finances and saying he’s “the one that did the …

Trump’s Syria withdrawal is a game of Russian roulette
5 years, 2 months ago

Trump’s Syria withdrawal is a game of Russian roulette

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Samantha Vinograd is a CNN national security analyst. Don’t be a chicken with Turkey Just last year, Trump affirmed his commitment to prioritizing counterterrorism and wrote in his 2018 National Strategy for Counterterrorism: “I made a solemn promise to the American people to spare no effort to preserve the safety and security of the United States.” Counterterrorism is …

Mike Pompeo: "We've accomplished a significant part of our mission" in Syria
5 years, 2 months ago

Mike Pompeo: "We've accomplished a significant part of our mission" in Syria

Salon  

On Sunday Secretary of State Mike Pompeo defended President Donald Trump's controversial withdrawal from Syria, telling ABC's George Stephanopoulos that "the president believes we've accomplished a significant part of our mission." After describing the humanitarian tragedy that has occurred in Syria since the rise of the terrorist group ISIS in that country, Pompeo told Stephanopoulos that "this administration came in …

Mitch McConnell: Trump's 'Nightmare' Syria Withdrawal Threatens To Bring Terror Home
5 years, 2 months ago

Mitch McConnell: Trump's 'Nightmare' Syria Withdrawal Threatens To Bring Terror Home

Huff Post  

The Kentucky senator pointed to his experience working with three presidential administrations since the Sept. 11 terror attacks and learning that the threat from groups like the self-described Islamic State, also known as ISIS, “is real and cannot be wished away,” he warned. “Ironically, Syria had been a model for this increasingly successful approach,” McConnell noted. “We saw humanitarian disaster …

Trump dismisses Syria concerns; Dems walk out of WH meeting
5 years, 2 months ago

Trump dismisses Syria concerns; Dems walk out of WH meeting

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Washing his hands of Syria, President Donald Trump declared Wednesday the U.S. has no stake in defending the Kurdish fighters who died by the thousands as America’s partners against IS extremists. White House spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham called Pelosi’s action “baffling but not surprising.” She said the speaker “had no intention of listening or contributing to an important meeting …

How Russia is filling the gap left by Trump's withdrawal of US troops in Syria
5 years, 2 months ago

How Russia is filling the gap left by Trump's withdrawal of US troops in Syria

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Russian troops have now moved into northern Syria to …

Syria House vote: Resolution opposing Trump administration troop withdrawal approved
5 years, 2 months ago

Syria House vote: Resolution opposing Trump administration troop withdrawal approved

CNN  

Washington CNN — The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a resolution opposing the Trump administration’s move to withdraw US forces from Syria. The resolution states that “an abrupt withdrawal of United States military personnel from certain parts of Northeast Syria is beneficial to adversaries of the United States government, including Syria, Iran, and Russia.” It goes on to say …

Trump trashes Graham over criticism of Syria policy
5 years, 2 months ago

Trump trashes Graham over criticism of Syria policy

CNN  

Washington CNN — President Donald Trump slammed one of his key allies on Capitol Hill, Sen. Lindsey Graham, over his approach to Turkey’s incursion in Syria. Trump said during a news conference at the White House Wednesday afternoon that Graham “would like to stay in the Middle East for the next thousand years.” The President suggesting that the South Carolina …

Trump claims Turkish incursion into Syria ‘has nothing to do with us’
5 years, 2 months ago

Trump claims Turkish incursion into Syria ‘has nothing to do with us’

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Turkey’s incursion of northern Syria “has nothing to do with us” and added that former US allies – the Kurds – are “not angels.” He also falsely claimed the Kurds “are much safer now,” despite his recent decision to pull US forces out of northern Syria – where the US was fighting …

House rebukes Trump, approves measure opposing his Syria decision
5 years, 2 months ago

House rebukes Trump, approves measure opposing his Syria decision

Al Jazeera  

An earlier version of this article incorrectly identified Sergio Mattarella as the prime minister of Italy. Washington, DC – The United States House of Representatives voted 354-60 on Wednesday to condemn President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw troops from northeast Syria, effectively clearing the way for Turkey‘s military operation against Kurdish forces there. The House resolution opposes Trump’s withdrawal decision …

Trump orders Turkey sanctions; US scrambles for Syria exit
5 years, 2 months ago

Trump orders Turkey sanctions; US scrambles for Syria exit

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Targeting Turkey’s economy, President Donald Trump announced sanctions Monday aimed at restraining the Turks’ assault against Kurdish fighters and civilians in Syria — an assault Turkey began after Trump announced he was moving U.S. troops out of the way. “President Trump communicated to him very clearly that the United States of American wants Turkey to stop the invasion, …

US pulling out of northern Syria; full withdrawal possible
5 years, 2 months ago

US pulling out of northern Syria; full withdrawal possible

India TV News  

The United States appears to be heading toward a full military withdrawal from Syria amid growing chaos, cries of betrayal and signs that Turkey’s invasion could fuel a broader war. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Sunday that President Donald Trump had directed U.S. troops in northern Syria to begin pulling out “as safely and quickly as possible.” He did not …

Trump’s Syria withdrawal decision sparks scramble to safely remove US troops
5 years, 2 months ago

Trump’s Syria withdrawal decision sparks scramble to safely remove US troops

CNN  

Washington CNN — President Donald Trump’s order to the Pentagon this weekend to withdraw nearly all of the 1,000 US troops from Syria has sparked an urgent effort at the highest levels of the Pentagon to ensure they can be brought out safely. An undisclosed number of US security forces will also go into Syria to help with security as …

Trump wants you to believe he's withdrawing from Syria because he hates America's 'endless wars'. The truth is very different
5 years, 2 months ago

Trump wants you to believe he's withdrawing from Syria because he hates America's 'endless wars'. The truth is very different

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The sudden …

Trump's Fights With GOP Over Syria Come At The 'Worst Possible Moment'
5 years, 2 months ago

Trump's Fights With GOP Over Syria Come At The 'Worst Possible Moment'

NPR  

Trump's Fights With GOP Over Syria Come At The 'Worst Possible Moment' Enlarge this image toggle caption Bulent Kilic/AFP via Getty Images Bulent Kilic/AFP via Getty Images The growing divide between President Trump and many of his fellow Republicans over his decision to move U.S. troops in Syria out of the way of a Turkish incursion threatens his delicate alliance …

Trump’s Decision To Abandon Syria’s Kurds Met With Immediate Broad Condemnation
5 years, 3 months ago

Trump’s Decision To Abandon Syria’s Kurds Met With Immediate Broad Condemnation

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — The U.S. must escape the “Endless Wars” in the Middle East, President Donald Trump repeatedly declares. “It has had a direct and negative impact, although how catastrophic remains to be seen.” On Wednesday, Trump himself called Turkey’s military assault a “bad idea” that the U.S. did not “endorse.” U.S. officials held out hope that the …

Trump’s plan for Syria withdrawal weakens GOP unity
5 years, 3 months ago

Trump’s plan for Syria withdrawal weakens GOP unity

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Congressional Republicans have spent most of the past two years trying to limit public fights with President Donald Trump, either out of party loyalty or fear of being on the wrong end of a presidential tweetstorm. Senior Republican leaders like senators Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, Mitch McConnell of Kentucky and Ted Cruz of Texas all joined Democratic …

Trump defends decision to abandon Kurdish allies in Syria
5 years, 3 months ago

Trump defends decision to abandon Kurdish allies in Syria

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump cast his decision to abandon Kurdish fighters in Syria as fulfilling a campaign promise to withdraw from “endless war” in the Middle East, even as Republican critics and others said he was sacrificing a U.S. ally and undermining American credibility. Graham, who had talked Trump out of a withdrawal from Syria last December, said letting …

For Donald Trump, Syria pullout is a win and Putin may also see it that way
5 years, 3 months ago

For Donald Trump, Syria pullout is a win and Putin may also see it that way

Hindustan Times  

President Donald Trump said his decision to shift US troops out of the path of a threatened Turkish military incursion in Syria will be regretted most by Russia and China. A complete US pullout would remove Russia’s only military equal from the contest to shape Syria’s future, according to Trump’s former envoy for combating the so-called Islamic State, Brett McGurk. …

Commander Of Syrian Democratic Forces Reacts To Trump Pulling Troops From Border
5 years, 3 months ago

Commander Of Syrian Democratic Forces Reacts To Trump Pulling Troops From Border

NPR  

Commander Of Syrian Democratic Forces Reacts To Trump Pulling Troops From Border Gen. Mazloum Kobani Abdi confirms that he's moved fighters to the border to protect Kurdish interests. But two U.S. officials tell NPR that military leaders directly involved in countering ISIS were blindsided by the president's sudden policy shift. So the concern is that Trump's decision to pull back …

McConnell rebukes Trump over Syria withdrawal: "ISIS and al Qaeda remain dangerous forces"
5 years, 3 months ago

McConnell rebukes Trump over Syria withdrawal: "ISIS and al Qaeda remain dangerous forces"

Salon  

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., issued a rare rebuke of President Donald Trump, asserting that the commander-in-chief’s withdrawal from Syria "would increase the risk that ISIS and other terrorist groups regroup.” After recalling the bipartisan resolution passed in the Senate in January which advocated for America’s continued military presence in Syria in order to combat terrorism, McConnell warned that …

‘Buckle up’: Trump’s abrupt Syria policy shift
5 years, 3 months ago

‘Buckle up’: Trump’s abrupt Syria policy shift

Al Jazeera  

The latest presidential pronouncements on Syria injected new confusion over American policy on the war-torn country. Trump’s decision on Sunday to remove some US forces from northeastern Syria, opening the door to a Turkish offensive against US-allied Kurdish fighters in the region, provides a vivid example of how, with traditional White House structures largely shunted aside and few aides willing …

Even Republicans know that Trump can’t do the job of president (Opinion)
5 years, 3 months ago

Even Republicans know that Trump can’t do the job of president (Opinion)

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Jill Filipovic is a journalist based in Washington and author of the book “The H-Spot: The Feminist Pursuit of Happiness.” Follow her on Twitter. As criticism of the decision mounted this week, Trump issued a stunning and bizarre tweet, warning that “if Turkey does anything that I, in my great and unmatched wisdom, consider to be off limits, …

Donald Trump criticised over decision to abandon allied Kurdish-led forces that defeated IS caliphate
5 years, 3 months ago

Donald Trump criticised over decision to abandon allied Kurdish-led forces that defeated IS caliphate

ABC  

US President Donald Trump has boasted of his "great and unmatched wisdom" and threatened to "destroy" Turkey's economy after appearing to green-light a Turkish invasion of northern Syria and abandoning the US-allied Kurds who helped fight against the Islamic State group. Key points: The White House announced the withdrawal of troops from northern Syria on Sunday Republicans have criticised the …

Former Trump Envoy: Syria Withdrawal Is 'Haphazard' And 'Almost Unprecedented'
5 years, 3 months ago

Former Trump Envoy: Syria Withdrawal Is 'Haphazard' And 'Almost Unprecedented'

NPR  

Former Trump Envoy: Syria Withdrawal Is 'Haphazard' And 'Almost Unprecedented' Enlarge this image toggle caption Delil Souleiman/AFP/Getty Images Delil Souleiman/AFP/Getty Images As President Trump defends his decision to pull away some U.S. troops from Syria's border with Turkey, the president's former envoy for the fight against the so-called Islamic State is raising alarms about how potentially destabilizing the move can …

Trump’s Syria move ‘delivers a blow to US credibility worldwide’
5 years, 3 months ago

Trump’s Syria move ‘delivers a blow to US credibility worldwide’

Al Jazeera  

Analysts say the US president’s ‘erratic’ decisions abroad risks needed support from his political allies at home. Washington, DC – US President Donald Trump‘s announcement on Sunday that the United States was withdrawing its troops from northeast Syria, clearing the way for military action by Turkey against the Kurds, has raised new concerns in Washington, DC, with analysts raising alarm …

Syria’s Kurds stand to lose all gains from US pullout
5 years, 3 months ago

Syria’s Kurds stand to lose all gains from US pullout

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Syria’s Kurds accused the U.S. of turning its back on its allies and risking gains made in the fight against the Islamic State group as American troops began pulling back on Monday from positions in northeastern Syria ahead of an expected Turkish assault. U.S. President Donald Trump’s abrupt decision to stand aside — announced by the White House …

Republicans, Foreign Policy Experts Condemn Trump's Decision To Abandon Kurds
5 years, 3 months ago

Republicans, Foreign Policy Experts Condemn Trump's Decision To Abandon Kurds

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw support for Kurdish allies in northern Syria ahead of Turkey’s planned invasion of the region drew forceful backlash from both Republicans and Democrats, as well as foreign policy experts. pic.twitter.com/URH0DVA1bo — Aaron Rupar October 7, 2019 Graham, who helped to convince Trump to reverse his decision last December to withdraw U.S. …

US to step aside for Turkish assault on Kurds in Syria
5 years, 3 months ago

US to step aside for Turkish assault on Kurds in Syria

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The White House said Sunday that U.S. forces in northeast Syria will move aside and clear the way for an expected Turkish assault, essentially abandoning Kurdish fighters who fought alongside American forces in the yearslong battle to defeat Islamic State militants. America should keep their word.” One of the show’s hosts, Brian Kilmeade, asked McCarthy to try to …

Lindsey Graham: Trump’s Syria decision ‘a disaster in the making’
5 years, 3 months ago

Lindsey Graham: Trump’s Syria decision ‘a disaster in the making’

Al Jazeera  

Republican says Trump’s ‘impulsive’ decision to withdraw troops from northeast Syria will undo ‘all gains we’ve made’. US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham called the Trump administration’s decision to withdraw US troops from northeast Syria ahead of a Turkish invasion “a disaster in the making”. — Lindsey Graham October 7, 2019 Speaking to Fox News later on Monday, Graham said: “This …

Timeline: US intervention in Syria’s war since 2011
5 years, 3 months ago

Timeline: US intervention in Syria’s war since 2011

Al Jazeera  

Round-up of US actions – from sanctioning Syrians in April 2011 to pulling out forces from border area in October 2019. As US forces pull back from parts of northern Syria and make way for a threatened Turkish military offensive, here is a recap of Washington’s involvement in the Syrian conflict. Trump orders strikes On April 7, 2017, US forces …

Trump ignores his own warning in Syria (Opinion)
5 years, 3 months ago

Trump ignores his own warning in Syria (Opinion)

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Peter Bergen is CNN’s national security analyst, a vice president at New America and a professor of practice at Arizona State University. Not much will bring senior Republicans to push back against Trump, but his decision to pull American forces out of Syria has drawn condemnation from three grandees of the GOP: Sen. Lindsey Graham, Senate Majority Leader …

Nikki Haley: Trump’s Syria decision is leaving US allies ‘to die’
5 years, 3 months ago

Nikki Haley: Trump’s Syria decision is leaving US allies ‘to die’

CNN  

Washington CNN — Nikki Haley, President Donald Trump’s former ambassador to the United Nations, issued stinging criticism of her former boss on Monday, saying Trump’s decision to remove US troops from northern Syria as Turkey plans a military offensive in the region means the US is leaving Kurdish allies “to die.” “We must always have the backs of our allies, …

Trump defends Syria decision amid Republican backlash
5 years, 3 months ago

Trump defends Syria decision amid Republican backlash

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump on Monday defended his decision to pull US troops from northern Syria ahead of an impending Turkish invasion despite criticism from top Republicans including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Trump also sought to downplay the seeming suddenness of his decision, saying he “consulted with everybody.” A senior administration official said that he had discussed the …

Lindsey Graham rips into Trump for removing troops from Syria
5 years, 3 months ago

Lindsey Graham rips into Trump for removing troops from Syria

CNN  

Washington CNN — Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump’s strongest Republican defenders in Congress, blasted Trump Monday over his decision to remove US troops from northern Syria as Turkey plans a military offensive in the region, saying it was “shortsighted and irresponsible.” “This impulsive decision by the President has undone all the gains we’ve made, thrown the region …

Trump claims his Syria strategy hasn’t changed
5 years, 9 months ago

Trump claims his Syria strategy hasn’t changed

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump on Wednesday disputed the characterization that he had changed his strategy in Syria by leaving some US troops there for a period, despite previously announcing that all US troops would be withdrawn. Trump pulled out a sheet of paper Wednesday to demonstrate the success against ISIS, showing two maps of the terror group’s territorial control …

Cheney criticized Trump foreign policy in closed-door event
5 years, 9 months ago

Cheney criticized Trump foreign policy in closed-door event

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Former Vice President Dick Cheney criticized President Donald Trump’s foreign policy, even comparing it with that of former President Barack Obama, in a striking rebuke of the president by a member of his own party. Speaking with Vice President Mike Pence this weekend at a closed-door retreat hosted by the American Enterprise Institute in Sea Island, Georgia, Cheney …

Donald Trump to leave 200 troops in Syria as "peacekeeping group", says White House as US withdraws force from war-torn country
5 years, 10 months ago

Donald Trump to leave 200 troops in Syria as "peacekeeping group", says White House as US withdraws force from war-torn country

Firstpost  

“A small peacekeeping group of about 200 will remain in Syria for a period of time,” White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said in a statement after the call between the two leaders Washington: The Trump administration will leave 200 US troops in Syria to act as a “small peacekeeping group”, the White House has announced following President Donald Trump’s …

Trump says he would send US troops back to Syria should ISIS regain strength
5 years, 11 months ago

Trump says he would send US troops back to Syria should ISIS regain strength

CNN  

Washington CNN — President Donald Trump acknowledged the possibility that ISIS and other terror groups could regain their strength in Syria and Afghanistan if he withdraws or reduces troops in those countries and noted that he would send US forces back if they did. Trump, who announced in December that he was ordering staff to execute a “full” and “rapid” …

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