The Trump administration had announced the sanctions on Oct. 14 after the Turkish military offensive against Kurdish-led forces in northern Syria. That offensive followed Trump’s announcement that he would pull U.S. troops from Syria — a decision that brought stiff, bipartisan criticism. ADOn Wednesday, lawmakers similarly denounced Trump’s decision to lift sanctions. “President Trump’s weakness in the face of strongmen and his reckless decision-making is putting the lives of our allies, Americans, and our national security at risk.”Rep. Liz Cheney (Wyo. Captured ISIS prisoners secured.”Even as Trump declared success in Syria, U.S. policy appeared to be in disarray.

Source: Washington Post October 23, 2019 15:06 UTC