President Trump’s decision to strike an Assad airfield drew swift praise Thursday night from Republican senators who had urged him to take action in response to the chemical weapons attack in Syria, saying it sends an “important message” to the regime. “Unlike the previous administration, President Trump confronted a pivotal moment in Syria and took action,” Sens. It was the first direct strike on the Assad government since the start of the country’s civil war. The base targeted is believed to be the point from where Tuesday’s chemical attack was staged. US LAUNCHES MISSILES INTO SYRIA IN RESPONSE TO CHEMICAL WEAPONS ATTACK“We salute the skill and professionalism of the U.S. Armed Forces who carried out tonight’s strikes in Syria.

Source: Fox News April 07, 2017 02:26 UTC