He goes against prior policies but he loves those authoritarians who are like him.
President Trump abruptly reversed American policy toward Libya on Friday, issuing a statement that endorsed a militia leader who is battling to control Tripoli and depose the United Nations-backed government. https://t.co/mGuI6IfNPx
— New York Times World (@nytimesworld) April 20, 2019
Trump has endorsed Gen. Hafter in Libya, an authoritarian attacking a United Nations backed government.
— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) April 21, 2019
Just like his reversal of North Korea sanctions weeks ago, Trump’s decision contradicts the statements of his own cabinet.
Bad judgment and incompetence are a toxic mix. https://t.co/FSJmkHWQ3f
More than 32,000 displaced since Haftar launched his offensive on Tripoli 18 days ago. #Libya https://t.co/D5vwjUT2td
— Mary Fitzgerald (@MaryFitzger) April 22, 2019
Scoop: Trump indicated in phone call with Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar last wk that US supported an assault on Tripoli to depose its UN-backed govt.
— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) April 24, 2019
In a separate call, Bolton also left Haftar with impression of US green light, sources tell me, @margarettalev, @SameralAtrush
Trump and Bolton's indication on phone calls with Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar that US wouldn't object to an assault on Libya's capital represented dramatic turn from public position taken days earlier by Pompeo.
— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) April 24, 2019
Story with @margarettalev @SameralAtrushhttps://t.co/lS4Pnv4KOY
Sad! 