Video: 10 Years Ago, Trump Predicted Exactly What Would Happen if We Backed Rebels Over Assad
Syria is spiraling into its deadliest chaos since the ousting of longtime President Bashar al-Assad three months ago, and President Donald Trump’s foresight from a decade ago is proving prophetic in chilling detail. Clashes erupting this week between government forces and pro-Assad loyalists have left over 1,000 people dead, including Christian minorities and Alawites—the sect Assad belongs to—according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) and local reports, as noted by the Associated Press. Newsweek reached out to Syria’s UN representative and Ministry of Information, but the bloodshed speaks for itself. Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, vows respect for all communities, but this violence could derail his bid for international legitimacy after meeting regional leaders.
The Syrian Civil War, raging since 2011, has been a decade-long nightmare of human rights abuses, sectarian violence, and ISIS battles. Now, with al-Assad gone, the worst violence yet—over 1,000 casualties since Thursday—marks a grim turning point, hitting religious minorities hardest. But Trump saw this coming. In 2015, he warned, “The problem in Syria is we have no idea who the other side are. Maybe we’re better off with Assad. We give (the Rebels) weapons and ammunition but, to me, Assad looks better than the other side.” A video captures Trump’s exact words, proving his instincts were spot-on.
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For Trump supporters, this is vindication. While Biden and EU leaders backed rebels, ignoring Trump’s caution, Syria’s descent into chaos validates his America First approach. Web reports from Reuters and BBC confirm the death toll and sectarian tensions, with al-Sharaa’s government struggling to stabilize a nation Trump knew would fracture without Assad. Posts on X are buzzing, with users like @JackPosobiec noting, “Trump called Syria 10 years ago—Biden’s meddling led to this disaster!” With Trump pushing peace in Ukraine and cutting waste with DOGE, his leadership shines brighter. Check the video—it’s a stark reminder of Trump’s unmatched foresight.
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