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, I will totally destroy and obliterate the Economy of Turkey.” Republicans have pointed out that abandoning the Kurds leaves America vulnerable: failing to live up to our military commitments, pledging protection to allies only to leave them totally open to attack sets us down a dangerous path of go-at-it-alone defense. But it’s telling that Republicans are willing to criticize the President on an issue that hasn’t and likely won’t draw a torrent of disparaging and damaging tweets from the President, and hence likely won’t cost them with voters – very few Americans vote primarily on foreign policy, and the question of whether we abandon the Kurds won’t drive many people to or from the ballot box. One more thing: Just reading the President’s tweets about Turkey and Syria, should be enough to indicate that he is not making decisions from a point of foreign policy fluency – or even basic coherence. Now, he’s taking dangerous steps that could lead to even greater upheavals in an already chaotic region – and potentially create a vacuum of extremism that could very easily come back to hurt us.

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US fears military buildup by Turkey signals preparations for incursion into Syria
3 weeks, 3 days ago

US fears military buildup by Turkey signals preparations for incursion into Syria

Live Mint  

WASHINGTON : —Senior U.S. officials say Turkey and its militia allies are building up forces along the border with Syria, raising alarm that Ankara is preparing for a large-scale incursion into territory held by American-backed Syrian Kurds. The forces include militia fighters and Turkish uniformed commandos and artillery in large numbers that are concentrated near Kobani, a Kurdish-majority city in …

Trump has big plans at home, but Syria shows why he can’t escape the world’s problems
1 month ago

Trump has big plans at home, but Syria shows why he can’t escape the world’s problems

CNN  

CNN — Even the normally brash Donald Trump seems disconcerted by the volatile international situation he’ll inherit as the new president next month and to which he’s certain to inject new unpredictability. The stunning fall of the al-Assad dynasty in Syria on Sunday created new and treacherous circumstances that will demand Trump’s attention — despite his wish to disengage the …

‘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 …

Erdogan signals ground operation into Syria ‘soon’
2 years, 1 month ago

Erdogan signals ground operation into Syria ‘soon’

The Hindu  

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed on Tuesday that Turkey would "soon" launch a ground operation into Syria against Kurdish targets defying mounting international pressure. The United States on late Monday urged de-escalation and Russia said on Tuesday it hoped Turkey would exercise "restraint" and refrain from "excessive use of force" in Syria. "A joint base north of Hasakeh used for …

Turkey threatens new military operation into Syria
4 years, 2 months ago

Turkey threatens new military operation into Syria

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatened Wednesday to launch a new military operation in northern Syria if Kurdish militants are not cleared from areas along its border with Syria. In his first remarks on Monday’s airstrike that killed dozens of fighters, Erdogan said: “Russia’s attack targeting the Syrian National Army forces’ training center is a sign that …

President Donald Trump warns Syria and its Russian and Iranian allies against ‘carnage’ in Idlib
5 years ago

President Donald Trump warns Syria and its Russian and Iranian allies against ‘carnage’ in Idlib

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump on Thursday warned the Syrian regime and its allies against killing “thousands” of innocent civilians in the Idlib province. “Don’t do it!” he wrote in a typo-riddled tweet, accusing Russia and Iran along with the Syrian government led by Bashar al-Assad of “killing, or on their way to killing” the civilians. Trump said Turkey was …

Erdogan’s White House visit renews tensions over Turkey’s aggression
5 years, 1 month ago

Erdogan’s White House visit renews tensions over Turkey’s aggression

LA Times  

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to the White House drew sharp bipartisan criticism from Congress and rallied protesters across the capital on Wednesday who decried Turkey’s recent military foray into northeastern Syria. Erdogan arrived at the White House under heavy security and was largely shielded from the view of the several hundred demonstrators, including Armenian, Kurdish, Jewish and Christian …

Trump, Erdogan Have 'Frank' Discussion About Syria
5 years, 1 month ago

Trump, Erdogan Have 'Frank' Discussion About Syria

NPR  

Trump, Erdogan Have 'Frank' Discussion About Syria Enlarge this image toggle caption Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images Updated at 5:15 p.m. ET President Trump had what he called a "wonderful and very productive" meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday, at the same time as House impeachment hearings got underway on the other …

Trump lifts Turkey sanctions, quits ‘blood-stained’ Syria
5 years, 2 months ago

Trump lifts Turkey sanctions, quits ‘blood-stained’ Syria

The Hindu  

President Donald Trump ended sanctions against Turkey on Wednesday, drawing a line under American involvement in "blood-stained" Syria, as Turkish and Russian troops seized territory previously held by US troops and their beleaguered Kurdish allies. "Let someone else fight over this long blood-stained sand," Mr. Trump said in a White House speech that formalized the ceding of power in northern …

Trump lifts sanctions on Turkey, says cease-fire permanent
5 years, 2 months ago

Trump lifts sanctions on Turkey, says cease-fire permanent

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Wednesday he will lift sanctions on Turkey after the NATO ally agreed to permanently stop fighting Kurdish forces in Syria and he defended his decision to withdraw American troops. Earlier this month, Trump halted negotiations on a $100 billion trade deal with Turkey, raised steel tariffs back up to 50% and imposed sanctions on …

US will lift sanctions on Turkey amid "permanent" cease-fire in Syria, Trump announces
5 years, 2 months ago

US will lift sanctions on Turkey amid "permanent" cease-fire in Syria, Trump announces

Salon  

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that sanctions on Turkey have been lifted amid a "permanent" cease-fire in Syria. "I have instructed the secretary of the Treasury to lift all sanctions imposed Oct. 14 in response to Turkey's original offensive moves against the Kurds," Trump said at a news conference. As part of the new deal negotiated by Erdoğan and Putin, …

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 …

Erdogan says Turkey will take necessary steps against Trump’s ‘disrespectful’ letter
5 years, 2 months ago

Erdogan says Turkey will take necessary steps against Trump’s ‘disrespectful’ letter

The Independent  

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Trump's letter to Erdogan and his ineffective 'ceasefire' is just the beginning of our humiliation. So how will other Republicans react?
5 years, 2 months ago

Trump's letter to Erdogan and his ineffective 'ceasefire' is just the beginning of our humiliation. So how will other Republicans react?

The Independent  

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'Don't be a fool': Donald Trump writes to Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan, warns him not to be 'tough' on day of Ankara's incursion in Syria
5 years, 2 months ago

'Don't be a fool': Donald Trump writes to Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan, warns him not to be 'tough' on day of Ankara's incursion in Syria

Firstpost  

In language shorn of diplomatic niceties, Trump said, ‘History will look upon you favorably if you get this done the right and humane way," adding “It will look upon you forever as the devil if good things don’t happen.’ US president Donald Trump, in his penchant for unvarnished words, sent a letter to his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan, warning …

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 …

Is it too late to stop Turkey’s military operation in Syria?
5 years, 2 months ago

Is it too late to stop Turkey’s military operation in Syria?

Al Jazeera  

US President Donald Trump has sent top envoys to Turkey to seek a ceasefire agreement. Donald Trump, the president of the United States, is trying to limit the fallout from Turkey‘s military offensive in northeastern Syria. Trump has sent both Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to Ankara to try and broker a ceasefire, but Turkey’s …

Erdogan Adviser On Turkey's Attacks In Syria
5 years, 2 months ago

Erdogan Adviser On Turkey's Attacks In Syria

NPR  

Erdogan Adviser On Turkey's Attacks In Syria Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to meet with a U.S. delegation to discuss Turkey's incursion into Syria. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Gulnur Aybet, senior adviser to Erdogan. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: We have a senior adviser to Turkey's president on the line. INSKEEP: Gulnur Aybet, senior adviser to Turkey's president - …

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 threatens to ‘destroy’ Turkey’s economy with sanctions
5 years, 2 months ago

Trump threatens to ‘destroy’ Turkey’s economy with sanctions

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Targeting Turkey’s economy, President Donald Trump announced sanctions 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. Trump said the approximately 1,000 U.S. troops who had been partnering with local Kurdish fighters to battle the Islamic State …

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, …

Trump’s Syria policy: US troops express anger at refusal to support Kurds
5 years, 2 months ago

Trump’s Syria policy: US troops express anger at refusal to support Kurds

CNN  

Washington CNN — A wide range of American military personnel and defense officials are expressing a deep sense of frustration and anger at the Trump administration’s refusal to support Syrian Kurds facing a Turkish military assault, over half a dozen US military and defense officials have told CNN. The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces “are fighting a force that intends to …

Opinion: In his unconscionable betrayal of the Kurds, Trump was winging it — again
5 years, 2 months ago

Opinion: In his unconscionable betrayal of the Kurds, Trump was winging it — again

LA Times  

In one sense, the Syria debacle is a singular moment in the Trump presidency, and arguably in American history. Trump and the handful of surrogates willing to defend this grotesquerie are quite comfortable arguing about “endless wars” and “Trump’s mandate” as an abstract matter. Trump may indeed have campaigned on getting out of Syria, he didn’t campaign on potentially freeing …

Under fire for abrupt Syria pullout, Trump imposes higher tariffs on Turkey
5 years, 2 months ago

Under fire for abrupt Syria pullout, Trump imposes higher tariffs on Turkey

LA Times  

An elderly man is evacuated from a building in Akcakale, a town near the Turkish border with Syria, on Oct. 13, 2019 after it was hit by a rocket reported to be fired from within Syria. “I am fully prepared to swiftly destroy Turkey’s economy if Turkish leaders continue down this dangerous and destructive path.” Pence also told reporters that …

Trump moves to sanction Turkey after criticism from Congress
5 years, 2 months ago

Trump moves to sanction Turkey after criticism from Congress

CNN  

Washington CNN — Facing scathing criticism from Republican lawmakers and members of his own military, President Donald Trump on Monday sought to project a harder line on Turkey as the country pushes further into northern Syria. Trump said he was applying harsh new sanctions on certain Turkish officials, and in a phone call with Turkish President President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, …

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  

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Pentagon calls on Turks to halt "impulsive" Syria assault and says U.S. is "not abandoning" Kurds
5 years, 2 months ago

Pentagon calls on Turks to halt "impulsive" Syria assault and says U.S. is "not abandoning" Kurds

CBS News  

An "impulsive" decision by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to invade northern Syria will further destabilize a region already caught up in civil war, and it puts America's Syrian Kurdish partners "in harm's way," Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Friday. Washington is "greatly disappointed" by the Turkish incursion, Esper said at a Pentagon news conference, adding that the invasion has …

Susan Rice Slams Donald Trump Over Syria: ‘Blood Is Going To Be' On His Hands
5 years, 3 months ago

Susan Rice Slams Donald Trump Over Syria: ‘Blood Is Going To Be' On His Hands

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Former national security adviser Susan Rice on Wednesday night slammed President Donald Trump for withdrawing support for the Kurds in northern Syria and essentially allowing Turkey to attack America’s battlefield allies. “As somebody wrote in a very powerful article today, they didn’t help us in the second World War, they didn’t help us with Normandy for example,” …

Trump’s Syria policy dismays Europe as Turkey launches campaign
5 years, 3 months ago

Trump’s Syria policy dismays Europe as Turkey launches campaign

Al Jazeera  

EU leaders to face questions on what’s next for foreign fighters detained in Syria and their loyalty to Kurdish forces. “At this moment in time, there is shock and condemnation from the European governments, which most Kurdish activists would welcome, but what could they do to actually stop Trump from behaving this way or to stop Turkey from invading SDF-held …

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: US doesn’t ‘endorse’ Turkey’s assault on Syria
5 years, 3 months ago

Trump: US doesn’t ‘endorse’ Turkey’s assault on Syria

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Wednesday the U.S. does not endorse Turkey’s military assault on Syria, calling the operation a “bad idea.” Trump’s written statement was issued hours after Turkey, a NATO ally, launched an offensive against Kurdish fighters in Syria, who have helped the U.S. against the Islamic State but are viewed by Turkey as terrorists. Earlier Wednesday, …

Donald Trump switches from threatening to 'obliterate' Turkey economy to inviting its president to visit White House
5 years, 3 months ago

Donald Trump switches from threatening to 'obliterate' Turkey economy to inviting its president to visit White House

Firstpost  

In a span of 24 hours, President Donald Trump moved from threatening to obliterate Turkey’s economy if it invades Syria to inviting its president to visit the White House Washington: In a span of 24 hours, President Donald Trump moved from threatening to obliterate Turkey’s economy if it invades Syria to inviting its president to visit the White House. Trump …

As Trump disavows Kurds over WW2, Republican anger grows
5 years, 3 months ago

As Trump disavows Kurds over WW2, Republican anger grows

CNN  

Washington CNN — Republicans savaged President Donald Trump Wednesday for allowing Turkey to attack US allies in Syria as the President offered varying reasons for giving Turkey the green light, including the fact that Kurds did not fight alongside the US in World War II. Impossible to understand why @realDonaldTrump is leaving America’s allies to be slaughtered and enabling the …

As Turkey Completes Plan to Attack Syria, Donald Trump Threatens to 'Obliterate' Its Economy
5 years, 3 months ago

As Turkey Completes Plan to Attack Syria, Donald Trump Threatens to 'Obliterate' Its Economy

News 18  

Istanbul: Turkey said on Tuesday it had completed preparations for a military operation in northeast Syria after the United States began pulling back troops, opening the way for a Turkish attack on Kurdish-led forces long allied to Washington. But US President Donald Trump warned he would “obliterate” the NATO ally’s economy if it took action in Syria that he considered …

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 …

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 …

‘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 …

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 …

Trump says he will 'obliterate' Turkey's economy if it acts 'off limits'
5 years, 3 months ago

Trump says he will 'obliterate' Turkey's economy if it acts 'off limits'

India TV News  

US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened NATO ally Turkey with totally obliterating its economy if it went "off limits" on Syria, hours after the White House announced the withdrawal of the US troops from Syria's northern border. "They must, with Europe and others, watch over the captured ISIS fighters and families," he said after the White House announced that …

Trump gives green light to Turkish invasion of Syria, abandoning Kurdish allies
5 years, 3 months ago

Trump gives green light to Turkish invasion of Syria, abandoning Kurdish allies

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. “It’s never in our national security interest to abandon …

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 …

Turkey will soon invade Northern Syria: White House
5 years, 3 months ago

Turkey will soon invade Northern Syria: White House

India TV News  

The White House said Sunday that Turkey will soon invade Northern Syria, renewing fears of slaughter of Kurdish fighters allied with the U.S. in a yearslong campaign against the Islamic State group. U.S. troops “will not support or be involved in the operation” and “will no longer be in the immediate area,” in Northern Syria, White House press secretary Stephanie …

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