Graham Wants Senate Hearings On Troop Withdrawals

The Hill reports:

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, is calling for hearings on President Trump’s plans to withdraw troops from Syria and possibly Afghanistan.

Graham has been a staunch Trump defender but broke with him over the Syria decision, saying it would spark “chaos” and likening it to former President Obama’s decision to draw down most U.S. troops in Iraq in 2011.

It is imperative Congress hold hearings on withdrawal decision in Syria — and potentially Afghanistan — to understand implications to our national security.

— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) December 21, 2018

Especially we must NOW hear from the Pentagon about the likelihood of the rise of ISIS and the fate of our Kurdish allies in Syria.

— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) December 21, 2018

Just heard White House spokesperson claim ISIS is defeated in Syria.

According to all available information, thousands of ISIS fighters still remain and are lethal in Syria.

— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) December 21, 2018

As to the status of our Kurdish allies, the Administration has yet to tell the American people what happens to the Kurds – who fought so hard for us – when we leave.

Is there a plan to protect our allies post withdrawal?

Need answers now.

— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) December 21, 2018