I seriously doubt Trump really cares about the death of a small number of children in Syria. I mean, not enough to go to war over. It is more than likely political posturing made necessary by the CIA's claim of 100% proof that Assad is behind the chemical strike.
The attacks will stop at this airfield where authorities are even saying they're not "targeting people." That even makes me wonder whether or not we gave them opportunity to evacuate before the strike.
That's what he's led off with each time he's discussed the situation, including a few minutes ago. And he mentions his big heart and innocent young people when he declines to keep his promise to end the DACA program on day one.
If the plight of children is not affecting him, he sure is talking about it at every opportunity.