Thursday, 20 December 2018

Politics A.M.: Trump’s decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria startles aides and allies

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Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria startles aides and allies
Lawmakers said the move would benefit Iran and Russia, abandon Kurdish allies and undercut U.N. efforts.
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The decision also sparked blowback on Capitol Hill.
 
'Trump gets no credit': As Republicans question Syria withdrawal, Trump tweets to defend himself
None of the criticism President Trump heard from Republican lawmakers over his abrupt decision to withdraw troops from Syria was visible at the top of his Twitter feed early Thursday.
 
 
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