At a joint press conference with Lebanon's Prime Minister Chad Harri, Trump called Hezbollah a "threat" to the Middle East.
US President Donald Trump Tuesday accused Syria's leader Bashar al-Assad of crimes against "terrorist" humanity, Speaking at a press conference at the White House with Lebanon's Prime Minister Chad Harriette, Trump announced the Lebanese Shia armed group as a threat to the entire Middle East. Trump said, "I'm not a fan of Assad, he's terribly afraid of what he did for the country and for mankind." Trump recalled that he had ordered missile missile launchers on Assad to use chemical weapons, saying: "I will not stand by someone else, he will avoid what he's trying to do."
He said he believed that there should be no Russian or Iranian involvement in Syria. Former President Barack Obama took action against Assad. Drump blamed Hezbollah and Iran for fueling humanitarian catastrophe in Syria. "Hezbollah is a threat to the Lebanese state, the Lebanese people and the entire region," he said. "This group increases its military weapons, which is yet another conflict that starts with Israel," Trump said. "With Iran's support, the organization is fueling humanitarian catastrophe in Syria." Hezbollah's "real interests and its supporter is Iran," he said. Trump demanded a comment on the sanctions against Hezbollah.
"I will clarify my position in the next 24 hours," he said. "I've had appointments with some of my expert military representatives or others, so I'll make that decision very soon." Harry praised his country's efforts in delivering Syrian refugees. "I want to thank the Prime Minister and the Lebanese people for giving shelter for the victims of the [Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant], Assad regime and their supporters and supporters, and I promise to continue supporting Lebanon." Harry was a press conference. He announced cuts for US foreign aid programs in the US and Iraq to stop the acceptance of Syrian refugees within the United States, saying that the US would provide humanitarian support for Lebanon's efforts to emphasize the importance of helping people close to home.
"Our approach to keeping humanitarian needs of displaced Syrian citizens close to their own country is a great way to help the majority of the people," he said.
He pointed to the challenges Harry took to bring about 1.5 million displaced Syrians to the host. Syrian refugees Some 25 percent of Lebanon's population has about 6 million people. Another feature of the prime minister's agenda is US support for the Lebanese military. Trump praised the Lebanese army for the continuation of the Lebanese army by saving Lebanon's borders, preventing ISIS and other terrorists. "The US military is proud to help in that struggle, and I will continue doing that," he said. "The US aid is helping Lebanon's military to be Lebanon's only defender, Lebanon." The current draft budget department calls for cuts in US military aid, and analysts say they may be in Lebanon's affected countries.
He pointed to the challenges Harry took to bring about 1.5 million displaced Syrians to the host. Syrian refugees Some 25 percent of Lebanon's population has about 6 million people. Another feature of the prime minister's agenda is US support for the Lebanese military. Trump praised the Lebanese army for the continuation of the Lebanese army by saving Lebanon's borders, preventing ISIS and other terrorists. "The US military is proud to help in that struggle, and I will continue doing that," he said. "The US aid is helping Lebanon's military to be Lebanon's only defender, Lebanon." The current draft budget department calls for cuts in US military aid, and analysts say they may be in Lebanon's affected countries.
