Trump veers on Syria policy with flexible wartime stance
Trump defends a flexible approach to foreign policy after ordering air strikes on Syria in response to chemical attacks. Allies cheer the action but offer little guidance on next steps as critics question coherence and long term strategy.
Backers defend Obama on Syria in face of Trump strikes
Former Obama aides push back against criticism of his inaction on Syria and accuse critics of hypocrisy. They note similar proposals for airstrikes were blocked by Congress, while Trump acted without approval after a chemical attack that killed 87 people in Khan Sheikhoun. Bashar al Assad's government is blamed. the Shayrat air base was struck.
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