Seems to be the POTUS' way of softening bad news to PRESIDENT XI.
Trump told Xi of Syria strikes over 'beautiful piece of chocolate cake'
Troop withdrawal from Syria has begun, U.S. official says.https://t.co/GMG2ggMJWY pic.twitter.com/PPLycnWe0g— Military Times (@MilitaryTimes) January 11, 2019