KurdsBetrayedByTrump trends as Americans condemn Trump for pulling U.S. troops from northeastern Syria
"I did not want to fight these endless, senseless wars—especially those that don't benefit the United States," he said."Turkey has committed to protecting civilians, protecting religious minorities, including Christians, and ensuring no humanitarian crisis takes place. We will hold them to this commitment."
Despite his remarks, tens of thousands of Americans took to Twitter to accuse Trump of abandoning the Kurdish allies. As of Wednesday afternoon, the hashtag #KurdsBetrayedByTrump rose to the top most-trending topic on the social media platform in the United States, with over 100,000 users tweeting in opposition to the current administration's decision.
The invasion also renewed harsh criticisms against Trump from some of his usually-reliable Republican allies—including Senator Lindsey Graham and Representative Liz Cheney—with some calling the president's move a"terrible mistake" and"sickening." "Pray for our Kurdish allies who have been shamelessly abandoned by the Trump Administration. This move ensures the reemergence of ISIS," GrahamU.S. President Donald Trump participates in a joint news conference with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison in the East Room of the White House September 20, 2019 in Washington, DC. The hashtag #KurdsBetrayedByTrump trended on Twitter on Wednesday as Americans condemned the president for pulling U.S. troops out of northeastern Syria.
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