Syria withdrawal plan is pure Trump
The President announced an apparently impulsive decision that shook the world, showed little sign of nuanced consideration and confounded top advisers
Trump’s decision to ditch US leverage in Syria, which fulfills one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s goals, will spark fresh speculation about Trump’s motives as his relationship with Russia comes under increasing scrutiny.
“If the decision to withdraw was made, then it is a correct one,” Putin said at his annual news conference on Thursday.
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