Trump is now forging foreign policy on his own

Henry Olsen
The relationship between US President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defence James Mattis showed signs of strain even before the Pentagon chief resigned this week.
The relationship between US President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defence James Mattis showed signs of strain even before the Pentagon chief resigned this week. PHOTO: WASHINGTON POST
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Dec 22, 2018, 05:00 AM
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Dec 22, 2018, 05:00 AM
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US Defence Secretary James Mattis' resignation confirms that President Donald Trump is now forging foreign policy essentially on his own.

Stemming on its face from Mr Trump's decision, announced on Twitter, to remove US military forces from Syria, in fact Mr Trump has signalled displeasure with Mr Mattis and the bipartisan foreign policy consensus he championed.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on December 22, 2018, with the headline Trump is now forging foreign policy on his own. Subscribe

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