Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is defending President Trump’s decision to remove U.S. troops from Syria.In an interview on Sunday, Pompeo described the removal as a “tactical change” and reasserted U.S. efforts remain the same.
President Trump blasts the New York Times following their recent report that the FBI investigated if he was working on behalf of Russia.In a phone interview Saturday night, the President was asked if he ever worked for Russia after the Times reported the FBI started the probe following the firing of James Comey.
President Trump says Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan will temporarily replace James Mattis at the pentagon.In a tweet Sunday the President said he’s pleased to announce Shanahan will assume the title of Acting Defense Secretary starting January 1st.
President Trump continues his push for a southern border wall amid the ongoing government shutdown over border security funding.In a tweet Sunday, the President said the only way to stop drugs, gangs, human trafficking, and criminal elements, and more from coming into the country is with a wall or barrier.