The Latest: Trump softens tone on Syria withdrawal
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the White House visit of French President Emmanuel Macron (all times local): President Donald Trump says U.S. troops will come home from Syria, but he wants to leave a "strong and lasting footprint" in the region. Trump's comment signaled a softening in tone. Trump was insisting just a few weeks ago that he wanted to pull out U.S. troops and leave the job of rebuilding Syria to others in the region. Asked about his timeline for bringing the troops home, Trump reiterated his desire to exit Syria. But he also ...
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