Trump Isn’t as Good as His Word
Allies can’t work with the U.S. unless they can trust it to follow through on promises.
In a telephone call about Syria two weeks ago, President Trump reportedly told Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, “You know what? It’s yours. I’m leaving,” upending his administration’s strategy and setting in motion events that culminated in the resignation of Defense Secretary Jim Mattis.
These events remind us of some ancient truths we often take for granted.
When...