is really through syria. they don't want to give that up. >> and iran could then achieve its goal. a trade route from today randal to damascus. >> it would be the single worst decision the president could make. >> reporter: and if the president goes against general mattis and dunford, chairman of the joint chiefs. >> it is too early to say this is the litmus test. to say if it doesn't go their way, they walk. but it is very interesting to see. >> reporter: we've talked to at least a dozen officials and so far i haven't found anyone who agrees the president pits time get out of syria. >> democrat of hawaii joins me live, senator, thank you for joining us. what do you think? should the president he pull u.s. troops out of syria? >> this is yet another example of president's incoherence. it is clear that he thrives in