Looks to me like PDJT is hitting the Turks with the same thing he used on the Norks and the Mexicans, plus a big dose of tariffs. The Turks thought they could get away with this crap with our other presidents, but not this one.
PDJT looks to be the first President since Renaldus Magnus genuinely to respect the lives of our troops. I served in the Army on active duty in 1968 and 1969. One of my responsibilities was to function as a Survivors’ Assistance Officer where I’d go the survivors of a soldier within 24 hours of when they were informed of his death and help them through the whole process, including attending the decedent’s funeral. It was hell on the survivors and damn wrenching for me. PDJT clearly understands this on the direct, personal level far better than most of his predecessors, and the politicians who’re attacking him, and is determined to prevent as many of these tragedies as possible while still protecting our national security.
So far he’s been hugely creative and successful beyond belief. We must all stand back, have some well deserved confidence in him, and let him do it with Syria, Turkey, and the Kurds.
Great ploy by President Trump to withdraw troops from Middle East conflicts (whether from festering or quiet salients). Get our blood and treasure, our young military heroes, out of this mess and quit sacrificing their lives and health. If the Dems want war, let them go to the American families and plead for them to allow their sons and daughters to keep participating in the madness that’s been created by our lust for oil and wealth in this region.