(CNN) In all the turmoil, poison, and irresponsibility of the past two years, the last 72 hours merit the term "historic." It is unprecedented. But President Trump's announcements about Syria and Afghanistan change something permanently. But it is the message that is the most potent: the casual disregard of history, ally, or duty. Donald Trump announced that he intends to withdraw US troops from Syria and Afghanistan following "historic victories."

Source: CNN December 21, 2018 15:40 UTC