Concerns are mounting that President-elect Trump could face an ISIS resurgence in Syria as Turkey-backed forces hit U.S.-allied SDF troops in a move that could divide the coalitions abilities to fight ISIS.
The Assad regime’s abrupt collapse has thrust America’s long-standing military mission in Syria into uncertainty, as the Pentagon’s chief battlefield partner fights for survival and a U.S. leader skeptical of foreign military commitments prepares to retake power.
President-elect Donald Trump's commitment to ending U.S. involvement in foreign conflicts could be tested in Syria after jihadist rebels succeeded in toppling the Assad regime.
Handled correctly, the United States and our allies will be stronger, while our enemies – Iran, Russia, and radical terrorists everywhere – will be permanently weakened, all without risking
While some GOP senators have indicated they are all-in for Trump’s picks, others have withheld support, for now, especially on some of his more controversial nominees.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that he had a “very warm” phone call with US President-elect Donald Trump, during which they spoke about the need for Israel’s victory in its war on Hamas in Gaza.
President-elect Donald Trump characterized the rebel ouster of Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad as an "unfriendly takeover" by US ally Turkey as he addressed the conflict at a news conference on Monday.
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday that Turkey will "hold the key" to what happens in Syria, where rebels backed by Ankara toppled the government of Bashar al-Assad earlier this month.
President-elect Donald Trump at a press conference on Monday is asked whether he would demand Russian President Vladimir Putin to give up the overthrown Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad. REPORTER: You said that you could make that deal before you take office.
The American people chose a non-interventionist candidate, but that does not the United States will remain aloof from foreign affairs.
The White House expressed growing concerns about the ISIS resurgence in Syria. It comes as the Biden administration is taking a final diplomatic push in the Middle East before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
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