Senators Concerned Over Lack of Notice on Withdrawal of Troops from Syria

U.S. Marines train with a Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle in Deir ez-Zor province, Syria, Oct. 9, 2018. Coalition Forces continue to assist in Operation Roundup, the Syrian Democratic Forces-led offensive to liberate the last remaining stronghold of ISIS in the Middle Euphrates River Valley. The Coalition remains committed to working with local partners toward the enduring defeat of ISIS in Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Matthew Crane)

Senators on Wednesday expressed surprise and concern over news broke this morning that President Trump had ordered an immediate withdrawal of the U.S. military’s 2,000 troops stationed in Syria.Following news reports, Trump appeared to confirm the withdrawal in a tweet, stating "We have defeated ISIS in Syria, my only reason for being there during the Trump Presidency."In an emailed statement, the Pentagon said, “the Coalition has liberated the ISIS-held territory, but the campaign against ISIS is not over. We have…

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Senators Concerned Over Lack of Notice on Withdrawal of Troops from Syria

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