Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper voices concerns over Syria, backing U.S. troop presence for security.

Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper commented on the fall of the Syrian regime, likening it to the previous collapses of regimes in Libya and Iraq. With Syrian rebels declaring victory, Esper highlights concerns over humanitarian aid and the security of chemical weapons. He supports keeping 900 U.S. troops in southeast Syria for counter-ISIS operations and monitoring Iran's activities.

December 08, 2024
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