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Should the U.S. be leaving Syria right now?

Right choice or wrong choice? Would your answer be different if it weren't Trump making the decision?
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QuixoticSoul · 41-45, M
@JAYS21 It's around a thousand, but still largely symbolic.
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QuixoticSoul · 41-45, M
@jveryoral That was just the immediate scramble. Esper gave a briefing when all of this started - Trump ordered a full withdrawal from Syria except for a small garrison in al-Tanf.

28 American troops actually does make a big symbolic difference. They’re not there for their combat power - but to guarantee our response in the event of their deaths.