Trump scales back goals in Syria, leaves future to others

Thursday, April 5, 2018

WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump is dramatically scaling back U.S. goals in Syria as he pushes for a quick military withdrawal, Trump administration officials said Wednesday, abandoning plans to stay long-term to stabilize the country and prevent the Islamic State group from re-emerging.

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