Yesterday President Trump ordered US troops to be pulled out of Syria
Today there was talk of a withdrawal from Afghanistan as well
Such talk seems to be firming up, with media reports, citing 2 defense officials and a person briefed on the matter:
- White House has ordered the Pentagon to draw up plans for a troop withdrawal from Afghanistan
And, this just a few minute ago:
Mattis disagreeing with Trump, check out his scathing resignation letter at that linked post.
If the turmoil in US politics is playing a part in wobbly markets there is no sign of improvement.