President Trump says the US will be "coming out of Syria" very soon.
His remarks come just hours after the Pentagon said it expected troops to remain in the country for the foreseeable future.
The military is reported to view oppose a withdrawal, citing numerous challenges in Syria.
But US correspondent Steve Mort says Donald Trump has made it clear he wants to pull out.
IN: "The president…
OUT: …inside Syria"
DUR: 30 seconds
CLIP: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0329Syria-Mort.mp3
ALT: US correspondent Steve Mort says top American diplomats are nervous about the prospect of a quick withdrawal.
IN: "The secretary…
OUT: …. troops there"
DUR: 27 seconds
CLIP: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0329Syria-Mort2.mp3
ALT: US correspondent Steve Mort says President Trump's remarks appear to have caught some officials off guard.
IN: "The US…
OUT: … Trump before"
DUR: 23 seconds
CLIP: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0329Syria-Mort3.mp3
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