Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), one of Trump’s fervent backers, stated “The president has abandoned the people who helped us destroy ISIS, chaos is unfolding, and when I hear the president — ‘We’re getting out of Syria’ — my statement to you is this is worse than what Obama did..…
'Turkey is attacking the Kurdish forces that supported us the most in destroying the ISIS Caliphate.' . Several lawmakers from both sides of the political aisle criticized Trump's choice to withdraw troops from the region. ..…
“Kurds may be releasing some to get us involved,” Trump tweeted on Monday. . “Europe had a chance to get their ISIS (Daesh) prisoners, but didn’t want the cost. ..…
With overwhelming evidence and reports from multiple parties, there was little doubt that Erdogan had played in encouraging the terror group ISIS.. Susan Rice, former Obama adviser, said Trump's move to withdraw was ill-advised not just except because it could contribute to a revival of..…
According to the prevailing argument, Trump betrayed noble ally that had alongside United States in the campaign against ISIS, and now no one will ever again trust United States if Washington seeks assistance against adversary. ..…
The US Treasury Tuesday announced sanctions against Turkey's and energy ministries energy and interior for actions endangering innocent civilians, destabilizing the region and undermining the campaign against ISIS.. President Donald Trump also phoned President Recep Erdogan and demanded..…
Their governments must grapple with a potentially stronger ISIS in Iraq and Syria and the increased risk of radicals returning home, and they must do so knowing that the Trump administration seems to care little if this happens. . . . . ..…
The US used the SDF as proxies to spearhead the fight against Isis in northern Syria. Once Isis was largely defeated in Syria, it was only a matter of time before Trump would ditch them. ..…
Trump's order arrived after Turkish forces fired artillery near U.S. troops, and after ISIS detainees and family members had escaped from a key detention facility, according to Syrian Democratic Forces, or SDF, officials. . ..…
Turkey, Europe, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Russia and Kurds will now have to figure the situation out, and what they want to do with ISIS fighters in their neighborhood.. President Donald Trump, right, shake hands during meeting on the sidelines of G-20 summit Osaka, Japan, Saturday, June 29,..…
Pelosi also slammed Trump's announced sanctions against Turkey, saying the package 'falls very short of reversing that humanitarian disaster'. . ... She also believes we should show support for Kurdish allies and is concerned about the reemergence of ISIS.' . ..…