"There were instances during Donald Trump's presidency where U.S. forces were involved in clashes with Russian military personnel or their allies in Syria. One notable incident occurred in February 2018, when U.S. forces engaged in combat with pro-Syrian government forces, including Russian mercenaries, in what is known as the Deir ez-Zor attack.
In that incident, U.S. forces, operating as part of the U.S.-led coalition against ISIS, struck pro-Syrian government fighters who were advancing toward a base held by U.S. and allied forces. It was later reported that some of these pro-government fighters were Russian nationals, many of whom were believed to be mercenaries working for a private military company, the Wagner Group, which has ties to the Russian government.
While the Russian government downplayed the extent of Russian casualties, it was widely reported that several Russian fighters were killed in the attack. The exact number of Russian casualties remains unclear, as Russia did not officially confirm the full extent of losses.
In these types of confrontations, there was a mix of combatants from both sides, and the U.S. forces generally did not target Russian military personnel directly. However, the risk of such clashes was an ongoing concern, given the complex web of actors involved in the Syrian Civil War at the time.
Trump's administration did not directly target Russian forces in Syria, but such skirmishes highlighted the potential for conflict between the U.S. and Russia in the region." - ChatGPT
Looks to me like it was a defensive operation against "Pro-Syrian government fighters who were advancing toward a base held by US and allied forces". It also looks like the fact that some of those advancing against US forces were Wagner troops was a fact that came to light later.
So, no, the Trump administration did not directly target Russian forces in Syria (unless you call defending your base against attack by troops who were not even known to be Russian at the time to be "directly targeting Russian forces")
Trump will never go against Putin
Never
aren't we agreeing? That under trump US forces targeted Russian mercenaries? Not sure where the gap is here.
Do you realize how often that you have done that during your numerous rants throughout this lengthy discussion?
#peoplewholiveinglasshouses
hey don't make me like adult. I don't make up facts, I don't excuse the inexcusable, I don't lie, I don't support the guy actively trying to destroy the constitution, I don't support the guy arresting people for political speech and putting them in jail for it. After telling us he wants to destroy the constitution.
I'm perfectly happy to say good things about Trump or bad things about Dems when they deserve it. On record many times.
I can't imagine adult saying anything even slightly complimentary about Dems. Would be good if he did though.
You said he "probably" shouldn't say things like that. In what scenario is that language justified or appropriate?
Oh, for goodness sake.
With all of the supportive things I have said to you, are you really willing to ostracize me based upon the specific nomenclature of my wording because I just casually distanced myself from an inappropriate post?
Taking is a step further, with the litany of things that Trump says on a regular basis that are overtly condescending, antagonistic, and passionately self-righteous, perhaps you should be using a grading curve.
It's beyond "inappropriate" to delight in the death of a baby because the father doesn't vote the way you want.
Quit making everything about race. Your friends are calling you names and pushing you around on the streets because they think you're a jagoff, not because you're white.
Ohhh, I knew that was coming. More name calling and belittling. "quit making everything about race" is wild coming from the side who promoted BLM. You people have lost your mind. Have you ever lived in a black neighborhood in Brooklyn? It's clear you have no idea what the hell you are talking about.
You lying bozo. Show me one time I ever promoted BLM, you lying jagoff. You know why you get shoved around on the streets and called names? Because everyone knows you are a lying jagoff. Liar. Muffinboy.
You are a well known liar here. Please quit with the lies.
You know that is untrue.
It is unfortunate that you pretend that you do not.
Every one of you leftists lied about the border.
You lied about Biden being helpless to do anything about without congress.
And now that Trump has shut the border and started deporting criminals you're lying about who these people are and pretending you give a damn about the rule of law.
It is unfortunate that you people aren't smart enough to realize how dishonest you always are.
It's beyond "inappropriate" to delight in the death of a baby because the father doesn't vote the way you want.
Agreed... but that apparently won't stop you from micro-dissecting my wording so that you can intentionally avoid admitting that you misinterpreted what I said.
It is also at least borderline inappropriate to be so stubbornly adamant with your opinions that you essentially refuse to act like a mature adult and admit that you were wrong. #MAGA
It is unfortunate that you pretend that you do not.
Every one of you leftists lied about the border.
You lied about Biden being helpless to do anything about without congress.
And now that Trump has shut the border and started deporting criminals you're lying about who these people are and pretending you give a damn about the rule of law.
It is unfortunate that you people aren't smart enough to realize how dishonest you always are.
100% this. And m'aga is fine with it because it only wants what its monarch wants. Nothing more, nothing else. Exactly the same thing. Always and forever. Meanwhile Dems are always infighting about everything of course. because they believe in democracy and debate and elections.
Scott Lincicome @scottlincicome Pretty fun watching the guy who ran on
tax cuts, lower prices, and military restraint
pivot instantly to
tax hikes, higher prices, and invading Greenland.
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It's beyond "inappropriate" to delight in the death of a baby because the father doesn't vote the way you want.
Agreed... but that apparently won't stop you from micro-dissecting my wording so that you can intentionally avoid admitting that you misinterpreted what I said.
It is also at least borderline inappropriate to be so stubbornly adamant with your opinions that you essentially refuse to act like a mature adult and admit that you were wrong. #MAGA
When someone says something evil you don't say they "probably" shouldn't have said you just condemn it.
perfect maga encapsulation. Cares more about one billionaire's dead kid than the hundreds of thousands kids who will be killed by his votes and simping for Trump.
perfect maga encapsulation. Cares more about one billionaire's dead kid than the hundreds of thousands kids who will be killed by his votes and simping for Trump.
Which kids are those?
You cheer for the abortion of millions of children.
Biden and the Democrats supported Israel's action in Gaza.
You didn't say a damn word about the tens of thousands of children killed in the Syrian civil war Obama started.
I noticed that long ago. I have repeatedly tried to be civil with you while hoping to get some level-headed feedback regarding your perspective on things, but that was obviously an unrealistic goal.
Someone in this discussion thread who constantly posts denigrating comments and over-the-top disparaging remarks about those who don't subscribe to their political beliefs is in no position to lecture about maturity. #MAGA
you guys really voted for Trump because you thought he'd keep us out of wars, right? Right? Aren't talking about that very much anymore, are youse?
Feel like you got duped? Feel gullible?
The U.S. will launch military attacks on Iran if Tehran does not engage in talks with Washington on limiting its nuclear program, President Donald Trump said on Sunday, after Iran's foreign minister dismissed direct contact between the two countries.
I noticed that long ago. I have repeatedly tried to be civil with you while hoping to get some level-headed feedback regarding your perspective on things, but that was obviously an unrealistic goal.
Someone in this discussion thread who constantly posts denigrating comments and over-the-top disparaging remarks about those who don't subscribe to their political beliefs is in no position to lecture about maturity. #MAGA
You're defending the guy that takes delight in the death of infants while claiming to be on the moral high ground.
you guys really voted for Trump because you thought he'd keep us out of wars, right? Right? Aren't talking about that very much anymore, are youse?
Feel like you got duped? Feel gullible?
The U.S. will launch military attacks on Iran if Tehran does not engage in talks with Washington on limiting its nuclear program, President Donald Trump said on Sunday, after Iran's foreign minister dismissed direct contact between the two countries.
One could argue keeping the "death to America" cult from getting nuclear weapons is a good thing.
And no that stupid deal Obama and the euros came up with did nothing to prevent Iran from getting the bomb.
Anyone who thinks Iran wants nuclear reactors for the clean energy is an imbecile.
you guys really voted for Trump because you thought he'd keep us out of wars, right? Right? Aren't talking about that very much anymore, are youse?
Feel like you got duped? Feel gullible?
The U.S. will launch military attacks on Iran if Tehran does not engage in talks with Washington on limiting its nuclear program, President Donald Trump said on Sunday, after Iran's foreign minister dismissed direct contact between the two countries.
One could argue keeping the "death to America" cult from getting nuclear weapons is a good thing.
And no that stupid deal Obama and the euros came up with did nothing to prevent Iran from getting the bomb.
Anyone who thinks Iran wants nuclear reactors for the clean energy is an imbecile.
now do mexico, panama, canada, greenland and denmark
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