Trump declares Syria must manage crisis alone, excludes US, France

Syrians will have to manage on their own without assistance from the West, particularly the United States and France, according to Donald Trump, the newly elected President of the United States.

"There are many crises around the world. A new one began just a few days ago — in Syria," Trump said, Caliber.Az reports via foreign media.

The remarks reflect Trump's continued stance on reducing US involvement in foreign conflicts and prioritizing domestic matters.

"They will have to handle it entirely on their own because we (the United States) and France are not involved in this."

Thus, the dramatic fall of the al-Assad dynasty in Syria on December 8 has created complex and dangerous circumstances that will require President Trump’s attention, despite his desire to reduce US involvement in Middle Eastern conflicts.

Trump’s stance was clear in a Truth Social post on December 7, where he insisted, "This is not our fight. Let it play out. Do not get involved," reflecting his broader opposition to prolonged US military engagements in the region. However, as a global power with strategic interests, there may come a point when US involvement, diplomatically if not militarily, becomes unavoidable.

Senator Markwayne Mullin, a Trump ally, stated that the US would intervene if it became a national security threat. The shift in Middle Eastern geopolitics could also provide Trump with opportunities to pursue other foreign policy goals, such as renewing pressure on Iran. Trump also suggested the collapse of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime was a blow to Russia, urging President Vladimir Putin to focus on ending the war in Ukraine.

In a recent NBC interview, Trump emphasized his "America First" approach, discussing plans to reduce aid to Ukraine and insisting NATO members pay their fair share. He also outlined policies to prioritize deporting migrants with criminal records and ending birthright citizenship.

By Aghakazim Guliyev