Corker and Trump have perennially feuded over matters of policy and Trump’s habit of dressing down his opponents. Several lawmakers — including some Republicans who are close to the president — warned that the decision would have severe repercussions. Several senators warned that the Trump administration risked making a similar mistake with the president’s Syria decision, as the Islamic State was not fully defeated, despite the president’s tweet. Graham went to Defense Secretary Jim Mattis for answers on just what Trump’s decision meant, later telling reporters that he might introduce a resolution condemning the decision. The Iranians think it’s great; the Syrians think it’s great,” Corker said late Wednesday afternoon, wondering aloud whether Trump’s decision had been prompted by a recent conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Source: Washington Post December 19, 2018 23:50 UTC