U.S. to Withdraw 1,000 Troops from Syria in Two Months
The Spin
Pro-government narrative
With ISIS crushed, Assad's regime removed and Syria's new government stepping up as a valuable counterterrorism partner, the rationale for deploying troops indefinitely in Syria no longer stands the test of scrutiny. The administration, therefore, is correct in withdrawing U.S. troops and resources from the region, which can be deployed more effectively to serve the national interest.
Government-critical narrative
The Trump administration's decision to pull U.S. troops out of Syria is happening all too quickly, and with little consideration for the consequences. With ISIS prisoners escaping en masse and the new government's intentions questionable at best, withdrawing American soldiers would neuter U.S. influence in the country, potentially jeopardizing years of counterterrorism progress.