He was always a bit too charmed by Israel and Saudi Arabia. He seemed clueless about Kiev. But I truly thought that his intelligence, his abhorrence for decades to war-mongering and regime change and the thorough reckoning of a project which a successful developer needs would serve him well. I'm just baffled that he doesn't know a war-inducing game when he sees one.
FWIW, I first felt a tinge of concern with two early choices: (1)Nikki Haley and (2)Jared and Ivanka hanging around the WH and involved in decisions.
We have no interests in Syria. If they are looking to stabilize the area, let Russia do it. They are Syria’s allies.