AlterNet - 'There are 900 U.S. troops stationed there': Experts outraged after Trump's latest comment
David McAfee
December 08, 2024
Donald Trump on Saturday declared that the U.S. "should have nothing to do with" fighting in Syria, prompting outrage among some experts.
"Syria is a mess, but is not our friend, & THE UNITED STATES SHOULD HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH IT," Trump said on Truth Social.
The President-elect added, "THIS IS NOT OUR FIGHT. LET IT PLAY OUT. DO NOT GET INVOLVED!"
But Bloomberg LP anchor Joumanna Bercetche was quick to point out on social media: "Note there are 900 US troops stationed there."
Independent journalist Guy Elster said, "US has about 900 troops in Syria, helping the Kurdish forces to prevent an ISIS resurgence."
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