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 impulsive decision by the president has undone all the gains we’ve made, thrown the region into further chaos.” ‘Stab in the back’ The withdrawal marks a major shift in US policy and effectively abandons an American ally in the battle against ISIL, which took over swathes of Syria before being defeated a year ago. “Turkey, Europe, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Russia and the Kurds will now have to figure the situation out.” But SDF spokesman Kino Gabriel said that there “were assurances from the United States of America that it would not allow any Turkish military operations against the region.” Kino added that the US decision “was a surprise and we can say that it is a stab in the back for the SDF”. 190829170037420 Turkey previously warned it would carry out military operations east of the Euphrates River, but put its plans on hold after agreeing with the US to create a “safe zone” inside Syria’s northeast border with Turkey, which would be cleared of the Kurdish People’s Protection Units armed group.

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US troops need to stay in Syria to counter the Islamic State group, Austin says
1 day, 18 hours ago

US troops need to stay in Syria to counter the Islamic State group, Austin says

Associated Press  

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — The U.S. needs to keep troops deployed in Syria to prevent the Islamic State group from reconstituting as a major threat following the ouster of Bashar Assad’s government, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told The Associated Press. If Syria is left unprotected, “I think ISIS fighters would enter back into the mainstream,” Austin said at Ramstein …

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 …

Syria civil war: 'United States should stay out of it as this is not our fight', says Donald Trump
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1 month ago

Syria civil war: 'United States should stay out of it as this is not our fight', says Donald Trump

India TV News  

Syria civil war: President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday said that the United States 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 …

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’: Donald Trump says US should avoid military action in Syria
1 month ago

‘Not our fight’: Donald Trump says US should avoid military action in Syria

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday remarked that the United States should refrain from military action in Syria, as an insurgent offensive has reached the suburbs of the capital, saying, “This is not our fight.” Emmanuel Macron, France's President, right, welcomes US president-elect Donald Trump, before a meeting at The Elysee Presidential Palace, in Paris, France on Saturday. The US has …

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

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

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that the U.S. military should stay out of the fast-escalating conflict in Syria, where a dramatic rebel offensive reached the capital and threatened the rule of Syria’s Russian- and Iranian-allied president. Sullivan said the U.S. would keep acting as necessary to keep the Islamic State — a violently anti-Western extremist group not known …

Not our fight, US should have nothing to do with it: Trump on Syria conflict
1 month ago

Not our fight, US should have nothing to do with it: Trump on Syria conflict

India Today  

President-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday the US should not be involved in the conflict in Syria, where rebel forces are threatening the government of President Bashar al-Assad. Trump said because Russia, an Assad ally, is tied up fighting a war with Ukraine it "seems incapable of stopping this literal march through Syria, a country they have protected for years." …

American troops to remain in Syria as long as Islamic State has presence in region, says US military official Mark Milley
5 years, 1 month ago

American troops to remain in Syria as long as Islamic State has presence in region, says US military official Mark Milley

Firstpost  

‘There will be less than 1,000, American troops for sure’, general Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, ‘Probably in the 500ish frame, maybe six’ Washington: US troop levels in northern Syria will probably stabilize around 500, a top American military leader said on Sunday, weeks after president Donald Trump had announced a complete withdrawal. “There will be …

Opinion | The high price of Trump’s great betrayal of Syrian Kurds
5 years, 2 months ago

Opinion | The high price of Trump’s great betrayal of Syrian Kurds

Live Mint  

There are several reasons why US President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw American forces from northern Syria, and leave the region’s Kurds vulnerable to neighbouring Turkey’s military incursion, was a terrible one. In the meantime, Kurds have turned to the Syrian government for protection against Turkish forces, a move that has allowed President Bashar al-Assad’s brutal regime to reassert its …

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 …

‘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 …

US may now keep some troops in Syria to guard oilfields
5 years, 2 months ago

US may now keep some troops in Syria to guard oilfields

Associated Press  

KABUL, Afghanistan — The U.S. may leave some forces in Syria to secure oilfields and make sure they don’t fall into the hands of a resurgent Islamic State, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Monday, even though President Donald Trump has insisted he is pulling troops out of the country and getting out of “endless wars.” The Pentagon chief said the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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. …

‘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 …

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 …

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 …

US has ‘no plan for Syria’ after pullout: Ex-envoy Brett McGurk
5 years, 11 months ago

US has ‘no plan for Syria’ after pullout: Ex-envoy Brett McGurk

Al Jazeera  

Bratt McGurk, who quit over Trump’s decision to withdraw, says lack of strategy in Syria increases risk to US forces. The United States has no plan for Syria as it proceeds with President Donald Trump‘s order to pull troops out of the country, Washington’s former anti-ISIL envoy, who quit in protest against the withdrawal, said. Brett McGurk, who was the …

Former US envoy to anti-ISIS coalition says Trump has given ‘new life’ to terror group
5 years, 11 months ago

Former US envoy to anti-ISIS coalition says Trump has given ‘new life’ to terror group

CNN  

Washington CNN — The former US envoy for the anti-ISIS coalition, who resigned last month because of the President’s abrupt decision to pull US forces out of Syria, has penned an op-ed arguing that Donald Trump has given the terrorist group “new life.” “The irony is that defeating the Islamic State is what the president said from the beginning was …

US deaths in Syria rekindle debate over withdrawing
5 years, 11 months ago

US deaths in Syria rekindle debate over withdrawing

CNN  

Washington CNN — The deaths of four Americans in Syria raise questions about the timing and scale of President Donald Trump’s directive to pull troops from the war-torn country. “Trump has said Syria is all about sand and death, we’ve just experienced more death, so all the more reason to leave … but it also fuels the argument made by …

Lindsey Graham says Trump’s Syria statements emboldened ISIS
5 years, 11 months ago

Lindsey Graham says Trump’s Syria statements emboldened ISIS

CNN  

Washington CNN — Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham said Wednesday that he is concerned President Donald Trump’s statements about Syria have emboldened ISIS and called on the President to rethink his decision to withdraw US troops from the country after the terror group claimed responsibility for a deadly explosion that killed US service members in the city of Manbij. We’ve taken …

After Donald Trump's announcement of withdrawal from Syria, US-led military coalition begins pulling out troops
5 years, 11 months ago

After Donald Trump's announcement of withdrawal from Syria, US-led military coalition begins pulling out troops

Firstpost  

On 19 December, Trump said he had ordered the withdrawal of all US forces in Syria, which are believed to number around 2,000 Beirut: The US-led military coalition in Syria has begun pulling out troops, a spokesman said on Friday without elaborating on locations or timetables. “CJTF-OIR has begun the process of our deliberate withdrawal from Syria,” spokesman Colonel Sean …

Bolton appears to contradict Trump, says US troop withdrawal in Syria hinges on safety of Kurdish allies
6 years ago

Bolton appears to contradict Trump, says US troop withdrawal in Syria hinges on safety of Kurdish allies

CNN  

CNN — The United States will pull out of Syria only with assurances Turkey will not attack Kurdish allies there, national security adviser John Bolton told journalists on Sunday, according to reports. Bolton also said Trump “wants the ISIS caliphate destroyed,” a reference to Islamic State militants in Syria who have been the focus of US assaults, according to Reuters. …

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