Graham Warns Against U.S. Withdrawal From Syria

Senator Lindsey Graham warned that a full U.S. withdrawal from Syria could create conditions for the return of violent extremist activity, arguing that American forces remain critical to regional stability. He said continued cooperation with Kurdish partners and cautious engagement with Syria’s new leadership are preferable to disengagement. Graham pointed to the U.S. withdrawal from Iraq as a lesson, saying it helped fuel instability and emboldened armed extremist groups across the region.