US mission in Syria 'has not changed,' forces to return as soon as possible: WH
President Donald Trump still wants U.S. forces in Syria to return home as soon as possible, the White House said on Sunday, after French President Emmanuel Macron said he had convinced Trump to keep a U.S. presence there for "the long term."
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- Published Date: 12:00 | 16 April 2018
- Modified Date: 09:28 | 16 April 2018
The US mission in Syria "has not changed," the White House said Sunday, reiterating that President Donald Trump wants forces to return home as soon as possible.
"The U.S. mission has not changed -- the President has been clear that he wants U.S. forces to come home as quickly as possible," press secretary Sarah Sanders said, hours after French President Emmanuel Macron asserted that Paris had convinced Trump to stay engaged in Syria "for the long-term."
"We are determined to completely crush Daesh and create the conditions that will prevent its return. In addition we expect our regional allies and partners to take greater responsibility both militarily and financially for securing the region," she said.