Donald Trump's Syria Retreat Will Mostly Benefit Russia and Iran, Former CIA Deputy Director Warns
Posted on AllSides October 10th, 2019
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A former deputy director of the CIA has cited President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from northeastern Syria as evidence of the commander in chief's "impulsive and reckless instincts" which have left the administration rudderless.
In an article published by Ozy, John McLaughlin condemned Trump for abandoning America's Kurdish allies in Syria, who have subsequently come under attack by Turkish forces. He also suggested that two of America's biggest rivals—Russia and Iran—would be the ultimate beneficiaries.
McLaughlin called the decision "a disaster on multiple levels." He explained the...
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