On December 19, local time, US President Trump issued a statement on his social media “Real Social” saying that the US has initiated and is implementing strong retaliation against the extremist group “Islamic State” killing American personnel in Syria. Trump said in a statement that the US military is launching a fierce attack on the stronghold of the extremist group “Islamic State” in Syria. He also said that the Syrian Transitional Government “fully supports” this action and is working to restore stability to the country. Trump said that this military action is a direct response to the terrorist attack and is also part of America's commitment to protect the safety of its personnel.

On December 19, local time, US President Trump issued a statement on his social media “Real Social” saying that the US has initiated and is implementing strong retaliation against the extremist group “Islamic State” killing American personnel in Syria. Trump said in a statement that the US military is launching a fierce attack on the stronghold of the extremist group “Islamic State” in Syria. He also said that the Syrian Transitional Government “fully supports” this action and is working to restore stability to the country. Trump said that this military action is a direct response to the terrorist attack and is also part of America's commitment to protect the safety of its personnel.