I DEFINITELLY don't think that President Trump was doing this. I wish he had more close advisors at his side who were everyday emphasizing what a decent guy he is and how he wants good lives and safe environments for all people. I think he believed the BS about Assad causing the chemical attacks, which were obviously staged events. And now, if these reports are true, he bought into the same people who sold him that pack of lies saying they need more time. Time for what? More arms getting from rebels we support into the hands of ISIS? More time for the folks who want us to stay there to put on another "chemical weapons" drama?
As I stated earlier, I thought the troops were already out. Which was the way to do it. Announce it when it's a done deal.
Any thoughts about whether Mattis had his hands in some of the subterfuge?
I think Trump has some leverage in mind by announcing it w/o a hard timeline and letting Bolton out to talk about "conditions"...he's always looking for a crack to exploit in our favor.