‘Mission accomplished’, says Donald Trump on ‘perfectly executed’ Syria strike

US President Donald Trump addresses the nation on the situation in Syria on Friday at the White House in Washington, DC. Trump said strikes on Syria are under way.

US President Donald Trump addresses the nation on the situation in Syria on Friday at the White House in Washington, DC. Trump said strikes on Syria are under way.   | Photo Credit: AFP

U.S. President Donald Trump on Twitter praised Western air strikes against the Syrian government on Saturday as “perfectly executed”, and added “Mission Accomplished”.

 

“A perfectly executed strike last night. Thank you to France and the United Kingdom for their wisdom and the power of their fine Military. Could not have had a better result. Mission Accomplished!” Mr. Trump said in a Twitter post.