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Isis. >> the president said, beyond a small force, quote, to secure the oil, he didnt think it was necessary to leave troops behind in syria. he said there were 28 troops on the border anyway. but theyre staying in the middle east. nick paton walsh will look at some of the presidents claims. >> reporter: in that rambling statement from president trump, there were many things that didnt strike true with reality here. the u.s. never said they would protect the kurds forever. but many thought it wo...

Some of the presidents claims. >> reporter: in that rambling statement from president trump, there were many things that didnt strike true with reality here. but many thought it would end in the more managed fashion. there were 28 troops pulled back from the border area. but quite frankly, they were not about to be obliterated by advancing armies. they were the reason that turkey felt restrained before starting this incursion. after the past 48 hours, were seeing troops rallying and leaving a di...

Isis. >> the president said, beyond a small force, quote, to secure the oil, he didnt think it was necessary to leave troops behind in syria. he said there were 28 troops on the border anyway. but theyre staying in the middle east. nick paton walsh will look at some of the presidents claims. >> reporter: in that rambling statement from president trump, there were many things that didnt strike true with reality here. but many thought it would end in the more managed fashion. there were 28 troops ...