US House rejects call to withdraw troops from Syria
US House rejects call to withdraw troops from Syria
The U.S. House of Representatives rejected a resolution sponsored by Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz to remove the approximately 900 U.S. troops from Syria. The resolution was defeated in a 103-321 vote, with both Republicans and Democrats opposing the measure. Gaetz and other supporters argued that the U.S. military presence in Syria lacked a clear objective and was operating under an outdated authorization for use of military force. However, opponents argued that withdrawing U.S. troops could lead to a resurgence of ISIS or other terrorist groups. The debate comes amid ongoing criticism of U.S. military operations in Syria, with some calling for a more clear and updated authorization for the use of military force.
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