Perhaps a shill. But the critical position of Syria as a link from Iran to the Mediterranean is brain dead obvious. The fall of Syria as an Iranian stooge state will hurt Iran a lot. This is, of course, why Zero and his crew have been so ginger about Syria and so bold about Egypt, Libya et al. It would actually help the US a lot if Assad fell. Not so much the others.
Israel prefers that Assad stay in place, concerned that a more dangerous Sunni might replace him. Christians have more protection under Alawite Assad. The media tells us that the Saudis want a Sunni in power, which is supposed to be a good thing since it disconnects Iran from Hammas. I don't know who to believe.
It’s just some water carrying for Zero and his regime, expect more of it throughout the campaign season. :’)