Posted on 01/25/2018 2:57:55 PM PST by Texas Fossil
Dana White, chief spokeswoman for the Pentagon, said she was aware of news reports that Turkey has asked the U.S. military to leave Manbij, but was not aware of any direct conversations about it, AP quoted her as saying. At this point, the Pentagon is not aware of any changes in the location of U.S. troops there, the AP report said.
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Lt. Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie downplayed the chances of U.S. troops being threatened, but still noted that they will defend themselves if necessary, AP said.
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It appears recently they are aligned with Erdogan more now than in the past. Which is surprising.
If Turkey presses too close, they will learn all about American close air support and it’s terrifying lethality.
Bring that Turkey to the fryer, Erdrogan. Dare you....
I don’t want that.
But I do want him to understand that not only the US and more than NATO agree this nuttiness must end.
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