I'm going to ignore the "great and unmatched wisdom" and just point out that it is "interesting" to see a NATO member threaten to "totally destroy and obliterate" the economy of a NATO ally https://t.co/ynQ69fLS0s— Marcel Dirsus (@marceldirsus) October 7, 2019
Monday, October 7, 2019
I'm going to ignore the "great and unmatched wisdom" and just point out that it is "interesting" to see a NATO member threaten to "totally destroy and obliterate" the economy of a NATO ally
Just in: Kurt Volker says he is stepping down as Exec Director of The McCain Institute at Arizona State University. "The recent media focus on my work as U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations risks becoming a distraction..."
Just in: Kurt Volker says he is stepping down as Exec Director of The McCain Institute at Arizona State University. "The recent media focus on my work as U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations risks becoming a distraction..." pic.twitter.com/2XxRozNo1q— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) October 7, 2019
In trumps defense, it’s Putin’s birthday.
In trumps defense, it’s Putin’s birthday. https://t.co/gpsa887Thx— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) October 7, 2019
Bill Barr is going to jail. Bet on it.
Bill Barr is going to jail. Bet on it. https://t.co/sn1IdnrF7v— Patribotics (@patribotics) October 7, 2019
Analysis: "Donald Trump is not a Commander-in-Chief": Trump’s former ISIS envoy excoriates his Syria decision
Analysis: "Donald Trump is not a Commander-in-Chief": Trump’s former ISIS envoy excoriates his Syria decision https://t.co/giSDnDxquJ— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) October 7, 2019
translation: Junior partner Russia seeking Chinese help wit microelectronics to build advanced radars.
translation: Junior partner Russia seeking Chinese help wit microelectronics to build advanced radars.https://t.co/WBm8cW2BJZ— Ming Solenya Nethery (@MingGao26) October 7, 2019
NOW: A federal judge ruled eight years of Trump's tax returns must be turned over to a grand jury. Trump's immunity argument was "repugnant to the nation's governmental structure and constitutional values," the judge wrote. Trump has already appealed
NOW: A federal judge ruled eight years of Trump's tax returns must be turned over to a grand jury.— Zoe Tillman (@ZoeTillman) October 7, 2019
Trump's immunity argument was "repugnant to the nation's governmental structure and constitutional values," the judge wrote.
Trump has already appealed.https://t.co/vJXycnpPLX pic.twitter.com/JTX0u6NY7H
A guide to Republicans’ lame excuses
A guide to Republicans’ lame excuses https://t.co/ocKA7qNUZF— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) October 7, 2019
Time for Mattis, Kelly & McMaster to speak up. It’s their duty.
Time for Mattis, Kelly & McMaster to speak up.— Melissa Jo Peltier (@MelissaJPeltier) October 7, 2019
It’s their duty. https://t.co/8JLjUtYJHZ
This is Mo. He’s a Kurd and has been fighting ISIS since he was 16. He’s one week older than me. He wears the American flag to honor all of the Americans who fought beside him against ISIS.
Trump's rash decision to sell out our Kurdish allies is literally a life&death decision for these brave fighters.— Tara Setmayer (@TaraSetmayer) October 7, 2019
When I was a Hill staffer,my boss was a big supporter of the Kurds so I got to know/learn about the importance of this strategic partnership & amazing ppl like Mo. https://t.co/ZgM0x073vx
NEW: Sen. Mitt Romney: "The President’s decision to abandon our Kurd allies in the face of an assault by Turkey is a betrayal."
NEW: Sen. Mitt Romney: "The President’s decision to abandon our Kurd allies in the face of an assault by Turkey is a betrayal." https://t.co/Te8YOQzit8 pic.twitter.com/AnpCXG2byB— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) October 7, 2019
Trump’s former ISIS envoy excoriates his Syria decision. Brett McGurk, who resigned along with Mattis, says Trump "blusters and then leaves our allies exposed when adversaries call," describes Trump's actions in Syria as a “gift to Russia, Iran, and ISIS.”
Trump’s former ISIS envoy excoriates his Syria decision. Brett McGurk, who resigned along with Mattis, says Trump "blusters and then leaves our allies exposed when adversaries call," describes Trump's actions in Syria as a “gift to Russia, Iran, and ISIS.”https://t.co/DTmQAOgncU— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) October 7, 2019
Syria Kurdish official told us, reacting to Trump’s overnight decision. “The Americans are traitors. They have abandoned us to a Turkish massacre. We can no longer fight against isis and have to defend ourselves. This could allow isis to return to the region.”
Never in my life I would think to see our country tied to the word "traitor". This is warranted though and it still hurts..I will never forget what this administration has done and I won't forget who allowed it..What a sad day.. https://t.co/rrQlu2GmB5— Sailor Michael (@Megawatts55) October 7, 2019
Pentagon ‘completely blindsided’ by White House order to pull U.S. forces back from northern Syria green-lighting Turkish invasion: U.S. officials
Pentagon ‘completely blindsided’ by White House order to pull U.S. forces back from northern Syria green-lighting Turkish invasion: U.S. officials— Lucas Tomlinson (@LucasFoxNews) October 7, 2019
BREAKING: Trump Ordered to Turn Over 8 Years of Tax Returns to the Manhattan D.A. A judge rejected the president’s argument that he was immune from criminal investigations.
BREAKING: Trump Ordered to Turn Over 8 Years of Tax Returns to the Manhattan D.A.— Arctic Friend (@FriendEden100) October 7, 2019
A judge rejected the president’s argument that he was immune from criminal investigations. https://t.co/2SJ4zTNvPO
Turkey-Syria Border: Air and ground patrols demonstrate our continued commitment to address Turkey's legitimate security concerns, while also allowing the @CJTFOIR and our SDF partners to focus on crushing ISIS remnants. #DefeatDaesh
This was Saturday https://t.co/7B8kqDWnck— Jonathan Swan (@jonathanvswan) October 7, 2019
If you read one piece on Trump's madcap, what-the-hell Syrian decision, make it this excellent one by @michaeldweiss
If you read one piece on Trump's madcap, what-the-hell Syrian decision, make it this excellent one by @michaeldweiss https://t.co/NNjDHfFXU0— John Schindler (@20committee) October 7, 2019
BREAKING: Trump loses court fight to keep his tax records secret from New York
BREAKING: Trump loses court fight to keep his tax records secret from New York https://t.co/nOFg4DAka4 pic.twitter.com/ZTZfVfyMzw— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) October 7, 2019
In this batsh*t tirade, POTUS: - implies all ISIS fighters are from Europe, which, no - craps on allies - craps in particular on Kurds, the most effective fighting force agst ISIS, who we helped arm b/c they led fight, protecting American lives - doesn't get power, region, Russia
In this batsh*t tirade, POTUS:— Molly McKew (@MollyMcKew) October 7, 2019
- implies all ISIS fighters are from Europe, which, no
- craps on allies
- craps in particular on Kurds, the most effective fighting force agst ISIS, who we helped arm b/c they led fight, protecting American lives
- doesn't get power, region, Russia pic.twitter.com/Kv4fRMe2Kv
"In her first 14 months as Transportation secretary, Elaine Chao met with officials from Kentucky, which her husband Mitch McConnell represents in the Senate, vastly more often than those from any other state."
"In her first 14 months as Transportation secretary, Elaine Chao met with officials from Kentucky, which her husband Mitch McConnell represents in the Senate, vastly more often than those from any other state."https://t.co/rCaCDjq5Ho— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) October 7, 2019
Opinion: Trump’s base is smaller than he thinks
Opinion: Trump’s base is smaller than he thinks https://t.co/f0dhbIAxru— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) October 7, 2019
Brian Kilmeade fights with his co-hosts over Trump throwing Syrian Kurds under the bus: "What kind of message is that to the next ally that wants to side with us? ... All we did is arm them, and they did all the work. And now we say 'good luck. Good luck surviving.' Disaster."
Brian Kilmeade fights with his co-hosts over Trump throwing Syrian Kurds under the bus: "What kind of message is that to the next ally that wants to side with us? ... All we did is arm them, and they did all the work. And now we say 'good luck. Good luck surviving.' Disaster." pic.twitter.com/ktyDqsM4lS— Bobby Lewis (@revrrlewis) October 7, 2019
With Trump abandoning Kurds and pulling troops from northern Syria to clear the way for Turkish attack - a reminder of how Erdogan’s security staff beat Kurdish protesters in Washington DC in May 2017
With Trump abandoning Kurds and pulling troops from northern Syria to clear the way for Turkish attack - a reminder of how Erdogan’s security staff beat Kurdish protesters in Washington DC in May 2017— Wendy Siegelman (@WendySiegelman) October 7, 2019
pic.twitter.com/HGAjD9CeNB
The cost of Trump’s tariffs has fallen "entirely" on U.S. businesses and households, Goldman Sachs has said.
The cost of Trump’s tariffs has fallen "entirely" on U.S. businesses and households, Goldman Sachs has said. https://t.co/71eM4vWX6h— CNBC (@CNBC) October 7, 2019
U.N. calls for protecting civilians in northeast Syria
U.N. calls for protecting civilians in northeast Syria https://t.co/Ds8uRBmUjn— Tim Hogan (@TimInHonolulu) October 7, 2019
The Erdogan regime is preparing to commit ethnic cleansing of our allies, the Kurds, with the full blessing of the Trump administration.
The Erdogan regime is preparing to commit ethnic cleansing of our allies, the Kurds, with the full blessing of the Trump administration. pic.twitter.com/1RrP60ITzr— AltRockyNPS 🌎 (@AltRockyNPS) October 7, 2019
Why did all those Republican lawmakers spend America’s birthday (July 4) in Russia?
Why did all those Republican lawmakers spend America’s birthday (July 4) in Russia? 🤔 https://t.co/opTFV9mzO2— Christine Pelosi (@sfpelosi) October 6, 2019
Former UN Ambassador @NikkiHaley says @realDonaldTrump has a record that "every American should be proud of.
Former UN Ambassador @NikkiHaley says @realDonaldTrump has a record that "every American should be proud of. https://t.co/N2yWL5IJJD— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) October 7, 2019
The Kurds are saying that Trump betrayed them
The Kurds are saying that Trump betrayed them https://t.co/S8rYT8qqSX— Ryan Lizza (@RyanLizza) October 7, 2019
Washington's growing antitrust war against Silicon Valley is opening a rift among Republicans — with the Koch family and other small-government groups emerging as the tech industry’s key allies
Washington's growing antitrust war against Silicon Valley is opening a rift among Republicans — with the Koch family and other small-government groups emerging as the tech industry’s key allies https://t.co/t6SKQHj1gh— POLITICO (@politico) October 7, 2019
The man who tweeted this—and who still has business interests in Turkey—was the same man who just unilaterally made a US foreign policy decision to help Turkey’s president while abandoning America’s Kurdish allies, leaving them to a dire fate.
The man who tweeted this—and who still has business interests in Turkey—was the same man who just unilaterally made a US foreign policy decision to help Turkey’s president while abandoning America’s Kurdish allies, leaving them to a dire fate. https://t.co/UBrMuYdQzS— Brian Klaas (@brianklaas) October 7, 2019
President Trump on Syrian Kurds!
President Trump on Syrian Kurds! https://t.co/tEwywadeDP— Mutlu Civiroglu (@mutludc) October 7, 2019
Rudy Giuliani holds up what he claims are three affidavits but is actually a printout of a right-wing blog site... Later in the interview, he reads portions from the blog site printout as if they are from the affidavits
NARRATOR: “They were not affidavits.” https://t.co/zOkQpxL6pV— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) October 6, 2019
Farmer suicides on the rise on 2019. If you're worried about a #farmer who has been affected by Trump's trade war, get them the help they need. Hotline: 800-273-8255, 24 hours per day!
Farmer suicides on the rise on 2019. If you're worried about a #farmer who has been affected by Trump's trade war, get them the help they need. Hotline: 800-273-8255, 24 hours per day! #Farming https://t.co/dUXO8lIRbU— Alternative NOAA (@altNOAA) October 7, 2019
NO single ISIS detainee is held by the US in Rojava (NE Syria). They were all captured and are currently detained by the Kurdish forces.
NO single ISIS detainee is held by the US in Rojava (NE Syria). They were all captured and are currently detained by the Kurdish forces.#SHAME https://t.co/mqWt3xw4Ka— Baxtiyar Goran (@BaxtiyarGoran) October 7, 2019
Bottom line: Trump tonight after one call with a foreign leader provided a gift to Russia, Iran, and ISIS. FWIW, I warned of this here in @ForeignAffairs — and recommended alternatives given the hard realities on the ground and in this White House.
Bottom line: Trump tonight after one call with a foreign leader provided a gift to Russia, Iran, and ISIS. FWIW, I warned of this here in @ForeignAffairs — and recommended alternatives given the hard realities on the ground and in this White House. https://t.co/QHYzI7dgEi— Brett McGurk (@brett_mcgurk) October 7, 2019
Donald Trump's companies destroyed or hid documents in defiance of court orders
Donald Trump's companies destroyed or hid documents in defiance of court orders https://t.co/liWobtbEmt— THE BADGER! (@508gloryFelix) October 7, 2019
US persuaded the SDF #Kurds to dismantle defensive positions that deterred Turkey, promising security guarantees in exchange Then once the #SDF Kurds became defenseless, Trump gave Erdogan the green light to invade
clear image of Trump's foreign policy in #Syria— Botin Kurdistani (@kurdistannews24) October 7, 2019
it's fallen.
US persuaded the SDF #Kurds to dismantle defensive positions that deterred Turkey, promising security guarantees in exchange
Then once the #SDF Kurds became defenseless, Trump gave Erdogan the green light to invade pic.twitter.com/vvUnd1L4Od
Donald Trump is the most disloyal, unpatriotic President we’ve ever had. He betrays America every time he tells a foreign government to interfere in our election. Only a traitor would tell communist China to investigate his fellow Americans.
Donald Trump is the most disloyal, unpatriotic President we’ve ever had. He betrays America every time he tells a foreign government to interfere in our election. Only a traitor would tell communist China to investigate his fellow Americans.https://t.co/5xTi4iN2fx— Joe Walsh (@WalshFreedom) October 6, 2019
Trump made a similarly impulsive decision when I was managing the policy. I resigned over it and stand by every word in this op-ed. Tonight is a sad replay but seems even worse as US officials had since convinced the SDF that we planned to stay.
Trump made a similarly impulsive decision when I was managing the policy. I resigned over it and stand by every word in this op-ed. Tonight is a sad replay but seems even worse as US officials had since convinced the SDF that we planned to stay. https://t.co/LL7Jaf2CIB— Brett McGurk (@brett_mcgurk) October 7, 2019
The Biden-Ukraine conspiracy comes out of a long history of conservative campaign hit books (Texan Looks at Lyndon, Unfit for Command, Clinton Cash).
This is the story I hoped someone would write, and I’m so pleased that it’s @JaneMayerNYer who did. The Biden-Ukraine conspiracy comes out of a long history of conservative campaign hit books (Texan Looks at Lyndon, Unfit for Command, Clinton Cash). https://t.co/VlqyddjGpE— Nicole Hemmer (@pastpunditry) October 6, 2019
Wildest part of this story is when Rick Perry tells the Ukrainian president to fire the board of the state gas company and replace them with Americans who have made large donations to the GOP.
Wildest part of this story is when Rick Perry tells the Ukrainian president to fire the board of the state gas company and replace them with Americans who have made large donations to the GOP.— Paul Waldman (@paulwaldman1) October 7, 2019
Seriously. https://t.co/NbXrsIL6qq
Soviet-born investors Parnas & Fruman, who helped Giuliani pressure Ukraine to investigate Biden, were reportedly "shaking down" Ukrainian state gas company Naftogaz exec to import US LNG. Then Rick Perry pressured @ZelenskyyUa to fire the Naftogaz board
Soviet-born investors Parnas & Fruman, who helped Giuliani pressure Ukraine to investigate Biden, were reportedly "shaking down" Ukrainian state gas company Naftogaz exec to import US LNG. Then Rick Perry pressured @ZelenskyyUa to fire the Naftogaz board https://t.co/GSe8qruIKY— Alec Luhn (@ASLuhn) October 7, 2019
NEW: Jeffrey Epstein flaunted young women at his friend Frederic Fekkai's celebrity salon, even after his arrest
NEW: Jeffrey Epstein flaunted young women at his friend Frederic Fekkai's celebrity salon, even after his arrest https://t.co/KyN3gJhIur— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) October 7, 2019
Dear Bill Barr of @TheJusticeDept: Do you actually think our allies Australia, Italy and the U.K. all conspired against America in 2016, or do you think Russia attacked American elections in 2016? Stop being stupid
Dear Bill Barr of @TheJusticeDept: Do you actually think our allies Australia, Italy and the U.K. all conspired against America in 2016, or do you think Russia attacked American elections in 2016?— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) October 7, 2019
Stop being stupid. https://t.co/nFWm22Jy5t
The statement fails to mention that the US is abandoning the forces that worked with US - and leaving them to Erdogan’s onslaught.
The statement fails to mention that the US is abandoning the forces that worked with US - and leaving them to Erdogan’s onslaught. https://t.co/tn7UALkRDX— Sam Vinograd (@sam_vinograd) October 7, 2019
If Donald Trump Jr. is really concerned about the appearance of impropriety, he could start by looking at the operations of his own family business, including the Trump International Hotel in DC.
If Donald Trump Jr. is really concerned about the appearance of impropriety, he could start by looking at the operations of his own family business, including the Trump International Hotel in DC. https://t.co/BThuY1S1z3— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) October 7, 2019
U.S.-backed Kurdish-led forces in Syria say that American troops have begun withdrawing from areas along Turkey's border.
U.S.-backed Kurdish-led forces in Syria say that American troops have begun withdrawing from areas along Turkey's border. https://t.co/xlbT1jlF4W— The Associated Press (@AP) October 7, 2019
Tonight Trump officially crossed the line from laundering, tax fraud, and high crimes & misdemeanors to become a mass murderer. He knowingly sold hundreds of thousands of Kurds lives - allies, no less - to Erdogan to slaughter. Will a Turkish-sourced Warren bombshell arrive soon?
Tonight Trump officially crossed the line from laundering, tax fraud, and high crimes & misdemeanors to become a mass murderer. He knowingly sold hundreds of thousands of Kurds lives - allies, no less - to Erdogan to slaughter.— Hayden Black (@haydenblack) October 7, 2019
Will a Turkish-sourced Warren bombshell arrive soon?
Trump baselessly accuses a second political opponent of “treason” for lawfully investigating the president in accordance with the Constitution, then reveals further ignorance about the Constitution by calling for impeachment against them, which isn’t part of the Constitution.
Trump baselessly accuses a second political opponent of “treason” for lawfully investigating the president in accordance with the Constitution, then reveals further ignorance about the Constitution by calling for impeachment against them, which isn’t part of the Constitution. https://t.co/odfeafihyc— Brian Klaas (@brianklaas) October 7, 2019
Last year, for the first time on record, the 400 wealthiest Americans paid a lower total tax rate than any other income group.
Last year, for the first time on record, the 400 wealthiest Americans paid a lower total tax rate than any other income group. https://t.co/i9thIFaCRJ— David Leonhardt (@DLeonhardt) October 6, 2019
I'm sorry, but Alex Karp's op-ed on how tech companies like Palantir shouldn't make policy -- and therefore cannot be held accountable for profiteering from human rights abuses -- is full of shit. Palantir spent more than 1.6M on lobbying in 2018
I'm sorry, but Alex Karp's op-ed on how tech companies like Palantir shouldn't make policy -- and therefore cannot be held accountable for profiteering from human rights abuses -- is full of shit.— Jack Poulson (@supernodal) October 7, 2019
Palantir spent more than 1.6M on lobbying in 2018.https://t.co/4Hsmm2nyQs
ICYMI: President Donald Trump denied any quid pro quo, but the Ukraine text messages suggest otherwise. We annotated the behind-the-scenes negotiations led by Trump’s top Ukraine diplomats.
ICYMI: President Donald Trump denied any quid pro quo, but the Ukraine text messages suggest otherwise. We annotated the behind-the-scenes negotiations led by Trump’s top Ukraine diplomats. https://t.co/xj2p2NgxsJ— POLITICO (@politico) October 7, 2019
“Ignorance kills”. Great quote. Simple and accurate. Not condescending, because it’s true. Remember when that dictatorial pos Erdogan visitedthe White House and trump ALLOWED Erdogan’s bodyguards to physically assault American protesters on Pennsylvania Ave. Trump did nothing.
“Ignorance kills”. Great quote. Simple and accurate. Not condescending, because it’s true. Remember when that dictatorial pos Erdogan visitedthe White House and trump ALLOWED Erdogan’s bodyguards to physically assault American protesters on Pennsylvania Ave. Trump did nothing. https://t.co/bf8SjZ7AEG— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) October 7, 2019
Any whistleblowers want to step up on this Kurd stuff? There’s a Trump Towers Istanbul!
Any whistleblowers want to step up on this Kurd stuff? There’s a Trump Towers Istanbul! pic.twitter.com/gzEhikIu1T— The Bringer of Jollity (@davidabenner) October 7, 2019
It’s normal & looks corrupt that DOJ hasn’t opened any investigation of the multiple actors in the Ukraine scandal, but instead Barr is personally investigating the investigators of an investigation that turned up an attack on Amer
It’s normal & looks corrupt that DOJ hasn’t opened any investigation of the multiple actors in the Ukraine scandal, but instead Barr is personally investigating the investigators of an investigation that turned up an attack on America. @harrylitman— Mimi Rocah (@Mimirocah1) October 6, 2019
https://t.co/xwjBStpaKT
Someone needs to find out why Bill Barr plowed his way into the top spot of the DOJ, shut down the Russia probe a week later, and has been working to clear Russia of blame ever since.— Tami Burages (@tburages) October 7, 2019
Who does Barr work for?
Not only are we abandoning our allies to their mortal enemy, Turkey. There are also thousands of ISIS prisoners in northeast Syria, many of which are foreign fighters. A chaotic situation is like a Turkish invasion is the perfect chance for them to break free.
Not only are we abandoning our allies to their mortal enemy, Turkey. There are also thousands of ISIS prisoners in northeast Syria, many of which are foreign fighters. A chaotic situation is like a Turkish invasion is the perfect chance for them to break free.— Shane Bauer (@shane_bauer) October 7, 2019
Watch how radically taxes on the wealthy have fallen over the past 70 years:
Watch how radically taxes on the wealthy have fallen over the past 70 years:— David Leonhardt (@DLeonhardt) October 7, 2019
(Full column: https://t.co/XP0a4Iljti) pic.twitter.com/dGxmOjQ1b5
U.S. entrepreneur Arcuri refuses to answer questions about intimacy with Boris Johnson
U.S. entrepreneur Arcuri refuses to answer questions about intimacy with Boris Johnson https://t.co/hGRmji3rS9 pic.twitter.com/SYuAwxkllj— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) October 7, 2019
Photos released of two suspects in Kansas City mass shooting
Photos released of two suspects in Kansas City mass shooting https://t.co/m9WKimWF1m— Steve Lookner (@lookner) October 6, 2019
Israelis find it hard to believe that Netanyahu really lost the election. The attorney general, who will decide on the PM's corruption cases, is probably scared, too
Israelis find it hard to believe that Netanyahu really lost the election. The attorney general, who will decide on the PM's corruption cases, is probably scared, too | Opinionhttps://t.co/d2keW63Hys— Haaretz.com (@haaretzcom) October 7, 2019
Erdogan would love to see everyone banned on Twitter that goes against him. Turkey summons US diplomat over a Twitter 'like'
Erdogan would love to see everyone banned on Twitter that goes against him.— EndGameWW3 (@EndGameWW3) October 6, 2019
Turkey summons US diplomat over a Twitter 'like' - ABC News - https://t.co/T1GcPLMwf8 via @ABC
Putin now has the keys to Syria, 2000000 Kurds who helped us will be murdered, and Turkey can use the military equipment they just purchased.
Putin now has the keys to Syria, 2000000 Kurds who helped us will be murdered, and Turkey can use the military equipment they just purchased. 💔🐮 https://t.co/K2IJG2RbcJ— Devin Nunes’ cow 🐮 (@DevinCow) October 7, 2019
BREAKING: White House: Turkey will soon invade Northern Syria, casting uncertainty on fate of Kurdish fighters allied with US.
BREAKING: White House: Turkey will soon invade Northern Syria, casting uncertainty on fate of Kurdish fighters allied with US. https://t.co/QEYoZDWGbk— The Associated Press (@AP) October 7, 2019
BREAKING: In an extraordinary Sunday night statement, the White House announces that the US "will no longer be in the immediate area" of Northern Syria, allow Turkey to launch an invasion in the region and give Turkey responsibility for captured ISIS fighters in the area.
BREAKING: In an extraordinary Sunday night statement, the White House announces that the US "will no longer be in the immediate area" of Northern Syria, allow Turkey to launch an invasion in the region and give Turkey responsibility for captured ISIS fighters in the area. pic.twitter.com/Ytu8t3BLUg— NBC News (@NBCNews) October 7, 2019
This was two days ago....”Pentagon spokesman Cmdr. Sean Robertson said any “uncoordinated military operations by Turkey would be of grave concern as it would undermine our shared interest of a secure northeast Syria and the enduring defeat of” the Islamic State group
This was two days ago....”Pentagon spokesman Cmdr. Sean Robertson said any “uncoordinated military operations by Turkey would be of grave concern as it would undermine our shared interest of a secure northeast Syria and the enduring defeat of” the Islamic State group https://t.co/POb3Q9Nmzb— John Dickerson (@jdickerson) October 7, 2019
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