I just had a long and productive call with President @RT_Erdogan of Turkey. We discussed ISIS, our mutual involvement in Syria, & the slow & highly coordinated pullout of U.S. troops from the area. After many years they are coming home. We also discussed heavily expanded Trade.— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 23, 2018
The Hill: After pushback, Trump describes pullout from Syria as ‘slow & highly coordinated’
President Trump on Sunday said the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria will be "slow & highly coordinated" after facing criticism for what some have described as an abrupt decision to pull out of the war-torn nation.
"I just had a long and productive call with President @RT_Erdogan of Turkey. We discussed ISIS, our mutual involvement in Syria, & the slow & highly coordinated pullout of U.S. troops from the area. After many years they are coming home. We also discussed heavily expanded Trade," Trump wrote on Twitter.
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Update #1: Trump, Erdogan to coordinate as U.S. pulls out of Syria: Turkish presidency (Reuters)
Update #2: Erdogan, Trump agreed to avoid power vacuum in Syria: Turkish presidency (News International/AFP)
WNU Editor: President Trump is optimistic that he can work with Turkish President Erdogan. He should not be.
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