In Syria retreat, Trump rebuffs top advisers and blindsides US commanders 0 SHARES Share it! A former senior Trump administration official said the president’s decision basically was made two years ago, and that Trump finally stared down what he considered unpersuasive advice to stay in. “It completely takes apart America’s broader strategy in Syria,” he said, “but perhaps more importantly, the centerpiece of the Trump administration policy, which is containing Iran. Russia further fortifies islands claimed by JapanThe Trump administration dismissed that argument. They were always there to destroy the territorial caliphate of ISIS,” said a senior administration official.

Source: Manila Bulletin December 20, 2018 00:33 UTC