Why President Trump Won’t Go to War in Syria
Tensions are running high after President Trump reacted to the use of chemical weapons in Syria. If you’re not familiar with how POTUS maneuvers people into positions so he can get what he wants, you might be a little freaked out. I’ve observed the master of the deal for a while now and I believe Trump will ultimately avert an escalation of the conflict in Syria.
Let me be clear: I did not say there won’t be an exchange of firepower in Syria. We already have troops in the region and they’re at risk of receiving incoming fire. If that happens, our troops will fire back and we may even launch a few missiles. Some exchange of firepower is inevitable. But I believe Trump will do everything possible to avoid making the situation worse, and ultimately, Syria, Iran, and Russia will end up at the negotiating table and a peace agreement will be the result. I believe that will happen because it’s what Trump has done in the past.
Teamwork
Trump is perceived by many to be a loner but he isn’t working alone. He’s recruited the help of leaders in the region. After he became President, he addressed a large group of Arab leaders and demanded they stop funding terrorism. To everyone’s surprise, it worked. Saudi Prince Mohammad Bin Salman took the lead. He arrested the core group of Saudi princes who had backed terror organizations and seized their assets. The Gulf coalition of states has shown remarkable unity in their opposition to Hezbollah, ISIS, and other terrorist groups. Recently, Prince Bin Salman has stated that Israel has a right to exist independently, which has irritated hardliners and he’s signaled his intent to reform Wahhabism.
Trump is rallying a coalition of nations to oppose the terror being propagated by Iran—the force behind Syrian President Bashir Al Assad.
Accountability
I’ve made this point before, but it bears repeating. If you want to change a dangerous dog’s behavior, you don’t go after the dog. You hold the dog’s owner accountable. Make life uncomfortable enough for him and he’ll make the dog behave. If you want to rein in a rogue nation, you don’t confront the nation. You find out who’s backing them and hold them accountable.
North Korea was causing problems for President Trump. North Korea is backed by China. Rather than deal with Kim Jong-Un, Trump applied pressure to China in various ways and after the price became too steep, President Xi arranged terms of peace with Trump and Kim Jong-Un. That same strategy will be used to with Iran, Syria, and Russia.
It’s true that the situation in Syria is a bit more complex. We have troops in Syria but not in North Korea. Syria is a proxy of Iran and Iran is a proxy of Russia. Other nations in the Middle East have a stake in the outcome, including Israel. There are a lot of moving parts but the dynamics of how Trump will negotiate his deal are the same. He’ll apply pressure to Iran and Russia, knowing that they’re responsible for what happens in Syria.
What is Trump doing to apply pressure to Russia?
He’s rallied a coalition of European nations to hold Putin accountable for the poisoning of a former spy. Last week, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, announced that it had designated seven Russian oligarchs and 12 companies they own or control, 17 senior Russian government officials, a state-owned Russian weapons trading company and a Russian bank as being involved in corruption and/or human rights abuse and has frozen their assets. It may not seem like much, but coupled with other economic measures, Putin is likely to be feeling the pain of opposing Trump.
You may believe that Putin is not responsible for the poisoning of the former spy. You may believe that Assad is not responsible for the use of chemical weapons in Syria. You may be right but who actually committed the crimes is more or less irrelevant to this discussion. The accusations are not being used as a pretext for war the way Obama and Bush used such accusations, Trump is using the public perception of these crimes as a pretext for peace.
Faked Out?
Don’t be fooled by Trump’s bluster and threats. He did the same thing to “Rocket Man” that he’s doing to the “Animal” Assad. Look how that turned out. Trump’s harsh words are the strength component of “peace through strength.” You can’t tell what he wants by listening to his fiery rhetoric. If anything, it’s a barometer of what he doesn’t want.
Russia vows to shoot down any and all missiles fired at Syria. Get ready Russia, because they will be coming, nice and new and “smart!” You shouldn’t be partners with a Gas Killing Animal who kills his people and enjoys it!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 11, 2018
What does Trump want?
What he wants is usually kept secret but let’s look at what he’s said publicly.
He told us last week that he intends to withdraw our troops from Syria. Consider that he never reveals (especially to his enemies) his strategies and tactics—things that involve troop placement. He’s often criticized previous presidents for doing that. If Trump told the world a tactical objective, it wasn’t to let his enemies in on his plans. It was a diversion intended to get his enemies to move into a position that he can take advantage of. His enemies include the mainstream media, by the way
While the mainstream media is having a feeding frenzy over Trump’s saber-rattling toward Russia, Trump has already invited Vladimir Putin to a summit meeting at the White House—something no one would have known about if it hadn’t been leaked by a source inside the Kremlin. That goal, (the one no one was supposed to know about) is what Trump is actually moving toward.
It wouldn’t surprise me if a peace deal has already been made between Putin and Trump. Putin knows all too well that the media’s Russia collusion hysteria is the direct cause of tensions between the two nations.
Much of the bad blood with Russia is caused by the Fake & Corrupt Russia Investigation, headed up by the all Democrat loyalists, or people that worked for Obama. Mueller is most conflicted of all (except Rosenstein who signed FISA & Comey letter). No Collusion, so they go crazy!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 11, 2018
Trump and Putin had a laugh over the idiocy of the mainstream media when they met for the first time. It’s not hard to imagine them actually colluding to teach the media a lesson by brokering a peace agreement via back channels all the while, allowing the press to further discredit themselves.
I could be wrong but I believe most of what we’re watching is theater. If that’s true, you might as well pop some popcorn and enjoy the show.
Please keep the leaders in prayer?
i believe you are backing Trump you sound fox news.i want to know are you wtiting as a christ follower or as an American.because Trump need a christian advisers but at the moment his advisers are zionists.and you should mention saudi,israel and US created isis but Russia destroyed them dont you think Russians deserve a reward,not only that Assad and Russia are protecting the christians while the west backed isis killed them.and tell me what is the evil agenda removing assad.i expect you to tell the christian americans the truth do not mix poletics with gospel,if you have to get persecuted run away . please work according the word of God ,do not side God is not a respecter of persons
EXCELLENT COMMENT.
If you read the last sentence of this article, it says that he believes what we are watching is “theater”. Meaning things are not what they appear. Obama’s administration created ISIS, Trump has worked with Russia to destroy them. Trump is undoing what Obama did. Trump has said several times that he would like to get along with Russia. I believe God is using Trump even though on the surface it doesn’t look like it.
Thanks, Matt.
Grateful for your perspective and information! So much in here to think and pray about…..always look forward to your posts and articles..,,keep em coming please!! Blessings!!
We are making popcorn with a dash of Tabasco LOL. And Tasty Kakes from back East…
To Ephraim, as a Christian, support of Israel is paramount…ISIS is a rogue breakaway group of Al-quida, which was loosely formed when the then USSR invaded Afghanistan in the 1970’s. (Uh, I watched it play out on TV). Yes, the US CIA funneled arms to this groups…crib note version of this bit of history can be found in the book/movie “Charlie Wilson’s War”.
Please understand that those who bless Israel, are blessed by God. And I agree, God is no respecter of person…our task is to obey The Lord. Key concept here.
Please read Isaiah 45…please take note of what has been written and what is prophesied…
May God bless you Ephraim with His Shalom in every way!
What is happening now, is much bigger than you can imagine. Praying Medic has been given a particular, special task as a Christian that only he, by God’s purpose, can fulfill.
And…one more point – Yeshua/Jesus is a radical…in the sense that He broke/breaks the bonds that keep us from Him…all bonds! Praise The Lord!
Sorry Praying Medic for the short history lesson and stance. ThanQ for all you do…
All the best and to His Glory,
Stacy
Hello Stacy et al. My/our beef is NOT with the peaceful Jewish population in Israel or in U.S. even, its with the Zionist ‘anti-jewish’ cabal that hijacked the religion. Let’s all understand that distinction. Goys vs Jews is just another smoke screen divisive strategy to keep us busy, bickering with eachother.
Meanwhile very evil, vile plans are executed by people like GHW Bush, John McStain, the whole hard core neoconservative group, (Cheney, Rumsfeld, Mitch McConnel, Condy Rice, etc) AND the corrupt Dems, (Bill & Hill, Podestas, etc too many to list).
It AINT about Right vs Left. Its about right vs wrong. Lock ’em all up especially cabal banksters in GitMo. Try paying off a military tribunal for clemency… see if that will work?
To Stacy Jo McDermott: The problem I have when Bible-believing people talk about supporting Israel is the fact that the STATE OF Israel has only existed since 1948 and thus cannot be what was referenced in the Bible. Supporting the STATE OF Israel is the problem! The STATE OF Israel is where all the corruption is!
Please watch and understand this five-minute clip of this Rabbi speaking the truth about Israel: https://youtu.be/lN_3Y78NQ9M
Insightful.
I think your assessment of the situation is correct.
You always bring a calming perspective to each situation that I have appreciated. Keep up the good word! I have enjoyed reading your testimonies, perspectives and your outlook. What a blessing you are to so many!!
You are a man of wisdom. I don’t think I could give this sort of coverage even if lived in the USA
Something to what you are saying. Trump is playing a longer game and he does want peace. The lefttists, neocons and elite want war. Hope Trump wins.
Agreed it is about right vs wrong…and righting the wrong(s) is the whole point. Praying medic has articles and podcasts that talk about this. DJT has been chosen by Our Lord for this tremendous task…it’s up to us to help him…don’t worry, everything is gonna be OK :-).