And now, a short message from our wannabe masters

Just nine months later, following another call with the Turkish President on Sunday, Trump turned his back on the Kurdish troops who have loyally fought ISIS and detained thousands of ISIS fighters in partnership with the U.S. military. Trump’s betrayal of the Kurds has given way to a Turkish military operation in northern Syria, which may result in the mass-killing of Kurds. This growing regional instability, humanitarian crisis, and a possible ISIS resurgence are all due to Trump’s recklessness. Amidst this uncertainty, one thing is painfully clear – Trump’s foreign policy is determined by his political and personal calculations, with little regard for the national security interests of the United States or our allies, including Israel.

On Monday, we strongly condemned Trump’s decision to withdraw troops from northern Syria. Noting the humanitarian consequences, we said that this “catastrophic decision sends a clear message that the U.S. cannot be trusted or relied upon and that U.S. policy can turn on a dime based on the whims of an unstable president. Our allies, including Israel, will note that President Trump’s foreign policy is clearly guided by his personal and political interests, as opposed to the national security interests of the United States and our regional partners.”

Read our statement on Trump’s decision to abandon the Kurds

Read our op-ed warning against a withdrawal from Syria


This is exactly what has occurred, and Democrats and Republicans alike are speaking out, expressing outrage and deep concern. The Israeli government has also spoken out against growing instability in Syria, warning against the potential ethnic cleansing of the Kurds, which has serious security implications on Israel’s borders.
In fact, Prime Minister Netanyahu was left in the dark about the Trump’s decision on Syria and caught off-guard; so much for the specious claim of “no daylight” between the Trump administration and Israel. Seeing how Trump betrayed the Kurds, Israel and other allies can only conclude that Trump doesn’t respect or adhere to historic alliances. Trump’s “loyalty” can turn on a dime, and all who care about the safety and security of Israel should be deeply concerned.

We at the Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA) will continue to speak out against Trump’s betrayal and reckless policy as we work to elect those who share and represent our values in the House, Senate, and White House.

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Ron Klein,
Chair, Jewish Democratic Council of America

Halie Soifer,
Executive Director, Jewish Democratic Council of America