Retiring Special Representative to Syria Jim Jeffrey admitted that he and his colleagues lied to President Trump multiple times about troop levels in Syria. Jeffrey excused his behavior by rationalizing that it ensured a small U.S. contingent would remain to fill the void following the collapse of ISIS.
The Daily Caller’s Christian Datoc reports:
Jeffrey, speaking to Defense One, explained how despite Trump’s stated promise to withdraw America from endless Middle Eastern engagements, he was able to convince the president to commit to keeping between 200 to 400 troops in the region in 2019 to “secure” oil fields held by U.S. allies and other strategic positions.
“We were always playing shell games to not make clear to our leadership how many troops we had there,” he stated. “When the situation in northeast Syria had been fairly stable after we defeated ISIS, [Trump] was inclined to pull out. In each case, we then decided to come up with five better arguments for why we needed to stay. And we succeeded both times. That’s the story.”
Jim Sciutto, CNN’s chief national security correspondent, tweeted that senior Defense Department officials told him similar stories when interviewed for his book, “The Madman Theory.”
In #TheMadmanTheory, senior DOD officials told me how they fooled Trump into leaving troops on the ground:
“If you look at his tweets, they were definitive about leaving. And then we didn’t leave. And now we haven’t left, we’re still there, and that’s a good thing.” https://t.co/vo3HBxb7tg
— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) November 13, 2020
Jeffrey, who publicly opposed Trump’s foreign policy before joining the administration in 2018, did praise Trump during his interview with Defense One. He claimed that Trump’s “modest” approach to Middle Eastern policy was far more effective than that of either former Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama.
President Trump fired Defense Secretary Mark Esper six days after the election. He swiftly installed new leadership at the Pentagon with the reported intention of completing a full withdrawal from Afghanistan by year’s end.
Damn, its a wonder that Trump could trust anyone.
The only person he ever trusted was himself even when he was wrong!
Alan, we get it YOU HATE TRUMP. Isn’t there a socialist Democrat page where your opinion would matter?
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And you are dogmatically convinced you are right, e.g. Biden’s “We accept truth over facts” despite having neither reason nor evidence beyond your own opinion. I’d bet the odds of Trump being right, seeing what he has accomplished, over your opinion.
Which shows that you never trust yourself to say or do anything but take advice from your handlers to deliver their opinion. Glad you don’t run anything important like a push cart.
Hello John i have something you can push Your disgusting
Easy there meatgazer, he might just push it YOU
Keeping some extra troops in Syria was one thing I supported but I can’t think of one other thing where I didn’t end up supporting Trump. In fact, I didn’t vote for him or clinton in 2016 but Trump sure got my vote this time. I, like most with some self respect, compassion for the less fortunate, and integrity, detest bullies and how hard you must’ve all worked to make Trump your victim. I’d have never thought that possible had I not seen it and there’s plenty of folks in this country in total agreement. As a rule, US citizen’s do not like liars and bullies. Time to wake up dude, we didn’t vote for Trump, we voted AGAINST a bunch of evil, violent, corrupt, self absorbed criminals. Some of us still believe being a US citizen actually means something. Are you sure you’re being honest with your Navy vet moniker?? Coming from a rich military background (I’m an AF vet), I don’t know one vet that’s not ashamed of the behaviors of you and your ilk. I’m either not buying it or you’re just another mindless zombie that learned nothing from the military, including the ability to think for yourself.
So exactly what makes you think you’re any less disgusting than John? Your post was definitely more disgusting, infantile, self serving, and clearly shows how little respect you have for yourself, let alone another. It’s amazing that you people think so highly of yourselves. Seriously, who do you think you are?? No one desires to control your minds so what makes you think you’re entitled to control ours. G-d is the only one to merit such attention and whether you like it or not, guess what dude, you’re not Him. Truth is you’re so far from God it’s pathetic and I hope that works for you people in the future, that’s YOUR decision. As to the rest, you’ve no business in our house either as that’s OUR decision.
And as for the man you’d like forced into office instead of Trump, I’m the daughter of parents that were formally involved in DE politics. I’m also a little blond girl that truly started college at Del State University (Del State during my time) and I was truly Baptized in an all black church in Chester, PA at the age of 15 (I’m now 60). For biden to tell flat out lies of accomplishments he had nothing to do with is flat out disgusting, inexcusable and an insult to anyone that actually did what he falsely claimed he did. For a split second I thought that man took my history and claimed it himself as he has personal knowledge of those facts and history. And since you’re not very adept at critical thinking let me tell you that meant. That meant I fought racial divides long before most of you ever considered it. As we’ve now got every race in our very loving and happy family that means we were successful. Not only is your desire for the WH a habitual liar and predator, but he’s also one of the most racist people I’ve ever been unfortunate enough to encounter. My knowledge is firsthand and not rumor, speculation, or assumptions. You can think and/or believe anyone you choose to and willingly climb into the depths of wherever, but don’t expect the children of God and those adept in critical thinking to follow you, ever. And quit embarrassing and shaming our military. You’re in the minority and vets deserve the respect your words take from them.
Looks like you’re the only one here who think that. You are clearly a pos liberal who wouldn’t know a fact if it kicked you in the head.
So. When was he wrong?
You have erred in asking any hard questions. LOL!!
President trump is no fool, and I cannot recall him being wrong, unless CNN and MSNBC spin or cherry pick and twist everything he says. Fact is President Trump has achieved more for America in the past 4 years, than any Politician ever did, because a) he is very smart b) he takes no salary so doesnt accept bribes or blackmail, or money laundering, c) he has experience in Project Management, overseas business negotiations, Hospitality industry and even Entertainment, and finally last but never least, he trusts in God and is honest <3
THANK YOU MADELEINE!
Allen must be retarded!
Trump knew he was being lied to and thats why any troop or equipment withdrawals were taken to Cyprus which is less than 4 hours from Syria and Lebanon. This info is now commonly known except for details, but at time of withdrawal required Beyond TS to know details of what, when, where.
OH and now you can Read trumps Mind ????
Don’t have to be able to read is mind to know that he does not tend to telegraph his moves in these matters.
The thing is President Trump has won and all these people are saying what they did thinking he’ll be gone. SURPRISE!! He doesn’t forget.
The Swamp is HUUUUUGE
Well, Jeffery’s retirement should start with execution and then his eternal retirement straight to hell!
I don’t wish hell on anyone, as it is eternal. But he should be rounded up with the rest of them and held accountable!
Amen Junie,
Maybe he and others should be arrested and made an example of. None of these people have a shred of moral decency.
The nastiness towards Trumps has no boundaries.
The Dems/swamp/MSM/celebs hate Trump like nazis hate jews – deranged, limitless and inhumane.
I call the man a “traitor” to his president. And to actually brag about it on line, really, what has this country come to. Horrible.
We are witnessing the spiritual deception of this age. The bible is true and we’re seeing first hand what it was like in the days of Noah. This stuff has always been going on behind the scenes, that is how countries fall, but we have the distinction of living in the greatest country on earth, that has ever been, due to God’s hand being on it. God is protecting us for His glory and for the end-time revival (latter rain) that is coming/here. God is Faithful and True. He will have His way, and many will repent in these last days and turn from their wicked ways and be saved! This is spiritual warfare we are engaged in, not just a natural battle. God’s people are making the difference through prayer and supplication to our God (the effectual fervent prayer of the righteous availeth much), and we won’t stop until God’s will is done on earth as it is in heaven!
Amen!!
No fear of being held accountable. That’s why no concerns for proudly admitting his traitorous actions.
I would suggest a very smart move being they were dealing with a president who appears to know nothing about World affairs, and only looking for instant glory, never considering the long term effects of his decisions, which in most cases are 10 to 20 years down the road. There is an age old saying about nipping it in the bud, before it can flower or bear fruit. This is exactly what happened in Iraq when the Bush Administration refused to incorporate the Iraq Military under a new leader and then there was ISSI who did a lot of damage before the Kurds brought them down, but not out.
The military is not a police organization. You engage the military to win or you do not send them in. To many have lost their lives and severely dialed from IED’s with zero precautions for the enemy. The enemy does not wear uniforms and there is no front lines to know where the enemy is. 20 yrs in Afghanistan and 30 years in Iraq with out winning the hearts and minds of the Muslim people’s or the in power government. Worse than VN where you take the hill and then give it back time after time while the body count keeps rising. The VN war was a lie set up by Pres. Johnson and McNamara. Now we have civilian leadership law lying to POTUS. That means they voided their “Oath of Office” . They should lose all earned fed benefits.
You may not feel lying is a bad thing. I surely don’t want to live in your world. Military lives aren’t worth your lies.
Robert you are one ignorant POS. I sure hope you didn’t father any children with you moral standards. Walk in a military persons shoes for a year. You may have a different view. BTW, the armed forces are for killing with overwhelming force. They are not for building schools and hospitals.
Although I was happy they left some troops in Syria, I definitely agree with everything else you posted. Syria was a bit different for me as I’ve some personal friends with family still residing there and the Kurds helped us fight isis a great deal as well. It does make it harder when you’ve some personal connection. As far as everyone that worked harder at setting Trump up rather than help even prior to his election, I wish they’d prosecute and imprison every single one of them. They obviously didn’t consider how it could’ve potentially put even more people in danger and the fact they’re not afraid to publicly admit it all shows there’s been a blind eye on Wash for longer than we’ll ever truly know. It’s time our justice dept. actually start working as it’s pretty obvious now just how long the corruption’s been enabled and how many have been able to escape what no person in this country should ever be allowed to.
WE NEED A NEW JUSTICE DEPARTMENT FIRST!
Yes and Trump PUT a quick Stop to it Biden will support them
Fire this asshat! The President needs the TRUTH! He is a very smart man. Tell him the TRUTH, then give advice. If your advice is sound, he will listen to you. I know, I have worked with the man!
This “practice” has been ongoing since President Trump announced his candidacy. The “swamp” has been terrified that the money from their “cash cow” (the U.S TAXPAYERS) would be curbed that fund their cushy lifestyles, and he would begin to run the country like a BUSINESS, (AS IT SHOULD BE) Hense, the “push” for dementia-joe and “heels-up harris” to take over no matter what. (so the “status-quo” can continue) It is ALWAYS about the money, POWER, CONTROL, and “politics”, NEVER about the American people.
WE HAVE ALWAYS CALLED HER KNEE PAD HARRIS!
This is more than insubordination. This borders on treason. How many boys did this guy get killed or wounded? He should be tried and sent to prison.
How is this NOT a serious enough offense to cause them to be arrested?
We’re seeing just how deep this rabbit hole goes. And Trump is proving just how true the saying is, that he IS God’s man of the hour for America and the world! Those conservatives and Christians who oppose him (supposedly due to his personality!) had better repent. He is the one standing between us and these occultic globalist psychopaths! And their personalities are downright evil, vicious and deadly because they are like the demons they serve who come ONLY to steal, kill, and destroy. So, everyone not ok with human trafficking, pedophilia, drug/gun running, human sacrifice (abortion), infanticide, and the removal of God and the Bible from society should verbally support all Trump is doing to fight for our Constitutional Republic. Fight the good fight of faith!
Ephesians 6: Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the [b]wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of [c]the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints— 19 and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
WOW. I think court marshal is in order.
Everything is happening just as it said in the Book of Ezekiel chapter 37 to the 38 Chapter as well in the Word of GOD Almighty.
Jeffery should be brought up on charges for lying to the Trump. and his retirement taking from hem.
Jeffrey was never elected to his position by the people so how dare he presume to think that HIS opinion trumps ours – or Trump’s. We are supposed to be living in a democracy. What a joke!!! We can’t even run an open and fair election. And now we learn we had little puffed up popinjays like this running around trying to undo all the good our dutifully elected representative – Trump – was trying to do, especially when American lives were on the line. Jeffreys should by tried and hopefully imprisoned for this crime. Indeed, were we really the third world country all these deep-state hacks are trying to make us, he should be hung, drawn and quartered and have his head set on a stake at the entrance to – I’d suggest – the Pentagon, as a warning to all the other pompous little twerps like him. He should thank his lucky stars we are, in fact, more civilized than that, but he SHOULD be punished. I’d suggest a lifetime of comprehensive education about what democracy and civilization actually mean. Thank God Trump saw fit to fire Esper, albeit a bit too late.
In the meantime, let’s get on with all the re-counts and the proper audits that will prevent the more audacious and outrageous popinjays from securing their attempted coup and determine just what the true vote of the people really was, before the rigged machines and fraudulent ballots introduced by the Jeffreys-ilk, power hungry, corrupt, warped, debase, self-important fantasizers in this country. I’ve no doubt that far too eager, charlatan pretender, front-man for the CCP will be ousted if we can, somehow, get a true count.
ACTUALLY, WE ARE STILL A REPUBLIC. A NATION RULED BY THE LAWS OF OUR CONSTITUTION. ONE OF OUR NATIONS PROBLEMS IS THAT WE DON’T TEACH THIS ANY MORE IN OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM. THE SOCIALIST DEMOCRATS STARTED CALLING OUR NATION A DEMOCRACY DURING THE CLINTON ADMINISTRATION. AND NOW IT SEEMS THAT EVERYONE NOW MISLABELS OUR NATION A DEMOCRACY! WE THAT KNOW BETTER SHOULD BE ASHAMED!
When does his trial for treason begin?
We need out of there. The Bible says there will be a major war in that area. Our troops should be removed prior. There are some battles we cannot win.
THE BIBLE ALSO SAYS AN ALL POWERFUL EVIL NATION FROM THE WEST WILL BE IN THIS BATTLE. IF BIDENS OUR PRESIDENT WE MUST BE THAT EVIL EMPIRE!
I guess this guy should buy a house in Syria because he should be deported there. In the military this crime means life imprisonment or firing squad.
Imagine intentionally lying to the commanding officer.
This has been one of the biggest chronic problem within President Trump’s administration; entrenched non elected bureaucrats undermining the President’s decisions believing either he is an amateur who knows nothing but more likely they’re swamp rats doing all they can to purge President Trump because he is working to make our government for the citizens and not the parasitical dead weight of the establishment.
Washington DC voted 95% democrat; trump needs to rally 2A patriots on the mall; byog (bring your own guillotine)
THAT’S BECAUSE 95% OF WASHINGTON DC HAS ON FOOD STAMPS SINCE 1964!
THE LAYERS OF CORRUPTION THAT TRUMP AS TO DEAL WITH IS JUST BEYOND BELIEF. AND YET HE IS STILL GETTING THINGS DONE FOR OUR COUNTRY AND ALL OF US. WE HAVE TO KEEP HIM IN OFFICE EVEN IF WE ALL GIVE $5.00 THAT IS BETTER THEN NOTHING. TO FIGHT ALL THESE LAYERS . HE NEEDS ALL THE HELP WE CAN GIVE HIM.
Trump should have fired everyone who worked for obama or reassignment to a position of less trust and security clearance. It does not matter his reason for lying to Trump the point is he lied and it is not up to him to decide how to run foreign affairs it’s Trumps job. The liar should be tried for treason.
His ass ought to locked up right now. Admitting he went against the President and lied, that to me is treason. Put these bastards in prison. What is happening to our court system, certain people ca get away with murder.
Trump made one major mistake when he was elected. He should have fired ALLOBAMAHOLDERS before the 1st day of Feb. Trump’s job would have been so much easer with out all those hold overs.
Retirement?? NO, he should be FIRED, and be held accountable!
He s should be arrested for treason by Barr and Trump!! When is Trump going to arrest these criminals?Barr has done nothing to help and now we hear that the Inspector General still has evidence he did nothing with,,,,it is no wonder that we the People are in this fix. These all are the most corrupt politicians in the world. We must not re elect these RINOS, and Trump must have them arrested and charged. Put all these old FBI obama and deep state on perm leave and hire new employees for all the gov’t positions. Obama filled the agencies with hundreds of thousands of Dems and minorities loyal to him.
This is quite serious, if true.
Research should be done on the possible criminal penalties of intentionally misinforming a president.
Lie to the Commander in Chief? Worthy of court martial. No wonder he’s making tracks.
This person should be shot for treason. If American’s do not have the fortitude to do so, maybe the Israel’s would be glad to do so. How terrible. Absolutely terrible. I am afraid American’s are going to get the government they deserve. Sadly, 71 million of us will have to suffer with them.
He should be fired without a pension before he retires!
Alan, you must be a Barry Obama girl… One question when you go to the bathroom, are you confused whether to use the ladies or the men’s room?
he does not deserve retirement. He deserves Leavenworth. President Donald Trump is your commander in chief.
This guy sounds like a real pos hope he gets everything he has coming to him and then some.
He’s boldly admitting insubordination to the Commander in Chief. He deserves at least a dishonorable discharge. Somehow he needs to be brought to justice before a military court.
So, Jeffrey & his “colleagues” betrayed a trust & repeatedly disobeyed the direct orders of the Commander in Chief by way of outright lying, acts of such flagrant disloyalty as to most likely have led to their court martial & dishonorable discharge for insubordination had they been serving active duty in the military? And he’s brazen enough to brag about this? To some, that might suggest that he comes off the same rotten vine as serial liars James Comey & Joe Biden!
It really looks like they’ve all been against the man we wanted and still want to be our President has had a huge inner problem all the time. This is ridiculous. The swamp needs huge draining, more than we ever dreamed possible. Let Trump finish his job.
Jim Jeffrey . the presidents Representative in Syria . He should be put in Prison for endagering our troops . he is the loser traitor
I’m so glad Mr. Jeffrey is proud of himself for being a liar and for lacking any semblance of integrity or honor. In my opinion, he has joined the ranks of Benedict Arnold and every other traitor who is/has betrayed our country for personal gain. The only respect he will ever have in the future will be from those who are just as dishonest as he is and but to the citizens of this country, he is a true “enemy of the people”. It’s a good thing for him that conservatives are not as violently vindictive as those on his side of the political aisle or his political future wouldn’t be worth even one bite from one pint of Nancy Pelosi’s gourmet ice cream stash.
Trump should withdraw as many troops as is deemed reasonable before the end of the year!
These are treasonous actions that should be handled accordingly!!!
Those individuals whom LIE to the President, should be neutralized for security violations!!
Prison until death.
So basically all the time people have spent complaining about Trump not listening to his aides and advisors this crap has been going on? So, maybe people should stop blaming him for every bad thing which has happened in the past four years and look to the swamp monsters who have unabashedly led him astray. That is what happens in a society where everyone thinks they are so much smarter than everyone else, including their boss. Deterioration from the inside out.
Why is it everyone seems like they know best but they don’t know a damn thing. Did Jeffries have a son A daughter and niece and nephew sitting in northern Syria or maybe in Iraq or Afghanistan more than likely not.
At the moment a trap has been set for the DemonicRATS. And they are falling into the trap. President Trump has loads of evidence at the attempted Coup and also ahs all the evidence he won in a Landslide, over 80% of the Vote! In the next few months , make sure to buy plenty Popcorn 🙂 The show is going to get hot <3 In God we trust Amen <3
JIM JEFFERY’S YOU ARE A TRAITOR OF THR WORSE KIND. YOU SHOULD BE IN JAIL. I HOPE YOUR NOT PROUD OF YOUR SELF. YOU ARE WHAT IS WRONG WITH ARE COUNTRY.
This man should be brought up on charges of treason and hung in the public square.
The insiders of Washington and teh Pentagon are showing their true colours. Draining the Swamp is huge, and it goes beyond the USA! Many Countries are complicit. So far the World has basically been run by criminals, that is why they hate President trump, he simply represents the American people God love and Bless him always
Is this not treason?
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