WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Sunday condemned a “mindless CHEMICAL attack” in Syria that killed women and children, called Syrian President Bashar Assad an “animal” and delivered a rare personal criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin for supporting the Damascus government. Mr Trump had earlier tweeted: "Many dead, including women and children, in mindless CHEMICAL attack in Syria. “Area of atrocity is in lockdown and encircled by Syrian Army, making it completely inaccessible to outside world.”

“President Putin, Russia and Iran are responsible for backing Aimal Assad,” he added. Assad is thought to be close to crushing the seven-year rebellion in his country thanks to Russia, as well as Iran and Hezbollah. Donald Trump has hit out at Russian and Iranian support of the Syrian regime

Donald Trump has warned Russia and Iran there will be a "big price to pay" for backing the Syrian regime after a suspected chemical attack. Open area immediately for medical help and verification. Another humanitarian disaster for no reason whatsoever. “The United States calls on Russia to end this unmitigated support immediately and work with the international community to prevent further, barbaric chemical weapons attacks,” Nauert said. “It’s a defining moment in his presidency” that comes as Assad sees the U.S. “determination to stay in Syria waning,” said Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.,

“If he doesn’t follow through and live up to that tweet, he’s going to look weak in the eyes of Russia and Iran,” Graham said.
U.S. President Donald Trump warns Russia and Iran for backing Bashar al-Assad and calls him "Animal Assad".