Actually, the most obvious possibility is that withdrawal plans are for after the defeat of ISIS, and have been misinterpreted/misrepresented as a change in policy.
The time may simply be approaching operationally, now that Hajin has fallen (in the last week). ISIS no longer controls any substantial towns.
It may simply be that the war against ISIS is WON - but the press has to spin that in to a negative, or it might reflect well on President Trump, or raise inappropriate pride in America, or something.
“the most obvious possibility is that withdrawal plans are for after the defeat of ISIS, and have been misinterpreted/misrepresented as a change in policy.”
Yep, US Press will never miss a chance to portray President Trump badly.
And ISIS is far from exterminated from Syria (Turkey) in Efrin (Afrin).
I so loath Erdogan the Islamist. And the Iranian Mullah filth. (both are empowered by Russia)
I hope you are correct. Events will play out and we’ll know for sure but it will take time to find out.