Quotes by Donald Trump on Whether ISIS has been Defeated in Syria
#DonaldTrump 12/19/18: "We have won against ISIS. We have beaten them and we have beaten them badly." » #Trump 1/31/19: "Syria was loaded with ISIS until I came along. We will soon have destroyed 100% of the Caliphate." Click To Tweet
Quotes by Donald Trump on Whether ISIS has been Defeated in Syria
THEN
Dec 2018

- Dec 19, 2018
We have defeated ISIS in Syria, my only reason for being there during the Trump Presidency.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 19, 2018
- Dec 19, 2018
NBC News, Dec 19, 2018
After historic victories against ISIS, it’s time to bring our great young people home! pic.twitter.com/xoNjFzQFTp — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 19, 2018
U.S. troops to leave Syria as President Trump declares victory over ISIS
NOW
2019

Jan 7, 2019 -
The Failing New York Times has knowingly written a very inaccurate story on my intentions on Syria. No different from my original statements, we will be leaving at a proper pace while at the same time continuing to fight ISIS and doing all else that is prudent and necessary!…..
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 7, 2019
Jan 13, 2019 -
Starting the long overdue pullout from Syria while hitting the little remaining ISIS territorial caliphate hard, and from many directions. Will attack again from existing nearby base if it reforms. Will devastate Turkey economically if they hit Kurds. Create 20 mile safe zone….
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 13, 2019
Jan 30, 2019 -
When I became President, ISIS was out of control in Syria & running rampant. Since then tremendous progress made, especially over last 5 weeks. Caliphate will soon be destroyed, unthinkable two years ago. Negotiating are proceeding well in Afghanistan after 18 years of fighting..
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 30, 2019
Jan 31, 2019 -
….after 18 long years. Syria was loaded with ISIS until I came along. We will soon have destroyed 100% of the Caliphate, but will be watching them closely. It is now time to start coming home and, after many years, spending our money wisely. Certain people must get smart!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 1, 2019
Feb 3, 2019 -
CBS News, Feb 3, 2019
Transcript: President Trump on 'Face the Nation,' February 3, 2019
Feb 6, 2019 -
State of the Union Speech
CNN, Feb 6, 2019
State of the Union 2019: Read the full transcript
Feb 10, 2019 -
The U.S. will soon control 100% of ISIS territory in Syria. @CNN (do you believe this?).
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 10, 2019
Feb 28, 2919 -
CNN, March 1, 2019
Trump surprises allies, claims US-backed forces reclaimed 100% of ISIS territory in Syria
#DonaldTrump 12/19/18: "We have won against ISIS. We have beaten them and we have beaten them badly." » #Trump 2/10/19: "The U.S. will soon control 100% of ISIS territory in Syria." Click To Tweet
Context
On December 19, 2018, Donald Trump declared that the United States is withdrawing military forces from Syria because the war against ISIS was over. Defense Secretary James Mattis resigned the following day.1New York Times, Dec 19, 2018
Trump to Withdraw U.S. Forces From Syria, Declaring ‘We Have Won Against ISIS’
retrieved 1/30/192CNN, March 1, 2019
Trump surprises allies, claims US-backed forces reclaimed 100% of ISIS territory in Syria
retrieved 3/2/19
“While ISIS is nearing territorial defeat in Iraq and Syria, the group has returned to its guerrilla warfare roots while continuing to plot attacks and direct its supporters worldwide. ISIS is intent on resurging and still commands thousands of fighters in Iraq and Syria.”
– Director of U.S. National Intelligence Dan Coats, Jan 28, 20193Time, Jan 29, 2019
Trump’s Own Intelligence Chief Contradicted Him Several Times
retrieved 3/2/19