Trump pulled United States forces from Turkey's path in northeast Syria

Date: 2019-10-06
Entry type: military-withdrawal
Current status: The withdrawal announcement and ensuing Turkish operation are documented.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-03

Entities and roles

Donald J. Trumppresident directing the United States position
October 2019 United States withdrawal from northeast Syriawithdrawal policy

Claims and evidence

factdocumented
The White House announced that Turkey would move forward with an operation in northern Syria and that United States forces would no longer be in the immediate area.
- The White House: Statement from the Press SecretaryOpening paragraph