President-elect Donald Trump recently shared his thoughts on the escalating situation in Syria, where opposition forces have reportedly seized control of several cities and are advancing on Damascus. Trump took to social media to express his stance, stating that the United States should not be involved in the conflict and should let it play out without interference.
Trump also suggested that if Syrian rebels manage to oust President Bashar al-Assad, it could benefit Russia, which he believes is currently preoccupied with the war in Ukraine and may not be able to stop the rebel fighters.
Furthermore, Trump criticized the Obama administration for not enforcing the 2013 'red line' regarding Syria's use of chemical weapons, which was supposed to trigger US military action.
Emphasizing his 'America First' policy, Trump reiterated that Syria is not a US ally and urged for a hands-off approach to the situation in the country.
It is worth noting that during his presidency, Trump ordered a military strike in 2017 on a Syrian government airbase in response to a chemical weapons attack that resulted in the deaths of numerous civilians. This action marked a significant shift in Trump's previous stance against military intervention in Syria.
The launch of 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles at the Syrian airbase, which housed the warplanes responsible for the chemical attacks, represented the first direct military action taken by the US against President Bashar al-Assad's regime in the ongoing civil war in Syria.
Trump's decision to authorize the strike demonstrated a departure from his initial campaign position on military involvement in Syria, showcasing a shift in his approach to addressing the conflict in the region.
