“Assad and Russia had nothing to gain and everything to lose by using chemical weapons, “
I generally agree - although in the case of Russia they may want to ramp up the refugee crisis to further disrupt Europe.
I am going to trust Trump on this one. He knows that the “intelligence” he is being given is, in some cases, from the same outfits that were leaking his phone calls - and he hasn’t forgotten.
I generally agree - although in the case of Russia they may want to ramp up the refugee crisis to further disrupt Europe.
I am going to trust Trump on this one. He knows that the “intelligence” he is being given is, in some cases, from the same outfits that were leaking his phone calls - and he hasn’t forgotten.
Whether reports are true or false, Trump is responding to this with perfect political and diplomatic pitch.
Regardless of who is responsible, Trump is sending the message to the Iran, North Korea, Syria, Libya, Yemen, Russia , Ukraine that acts of terror will not be tolerated and executing a terror attack will bring a serious consequences..
If Syria and Russia are responsible Trump has responded firmly and appropriately
If this is an ISIS work accident or false flag operation then Trump is still in a strong negotiating position with Russia and Syria, both of whom may be more willing to make concessions and quickly cut a deal after having the solution to their collective nightmare dangled in front of them only to have it pulled back because of a terror event out of their control.
Trump is no doubt relying on reports from the CIA and NSA that Syria is guilty of the attacks.
If this proves to be false, Trump will have overwhelming public support for cleaning house and firing a lot of CIA, DIA,FBI and NSA Obama era dead enders who desperately need to be fired, regardless of whether they were simply incompetent or were acting to provide false information in support of some nefarious false flag operation.
The axis of evil states still get the message that they are going to be dealt with harshly if they step out of line.
Seems like a lot of win with no downside for Trump regardless of how this plays.