JUST IN: Pres. Trump asserts that he will "soon" issue an executive order authorizing sanctions on current and former Turkish officials, raise steel tariffs against Turkey back to 50% and immediately stop negotiations on $100B trade deal with the country. nbcnews.to/35xKt1n
In his tweet, President Trump revealed that he has ordered troops leaving northern Syria to be redeployed and remain in the region, and he will leave some US forces at Al Tanf base in southern Syria.
He also threatened to "swiftly destroy" the economy of Turkey, a NATO ally.
He also threatened to "swiftly destroy" the economy of Turkey, a NATO ally.
BREAKING: Amid ongoing Turkish invasion of northern Syria that followed US withdrawal, US Defense Sec. Esper says Turkey's "irresponsible actions" have led to widespread casualties, refugees, destruction and insecurity, as well as the "release of many dangerous ISIS detainees."
