Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal criticized President Donald Trump's statement that Syria could more effectively combat Hezbollah than Israel. In an interview on CNN News Central, Blumenthal described the idea as 'absolutely absurd' and referenced Syria's human rights record and its role as a proxy for Russia.
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Senator Blumenthal Criticizes Trump's Comments on Syria and Hezbollah
Senator Richard Blumenthal has publicly criticized President Trump's assertion that Syria would be more effective against Hezbollah than Israel. He labeled the statement as 'absolutely absurd' during a CNN interview, citing Syria's human rights issues and its alignment with Russia.
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Blumenthal: Trump saying Syria could deal with Hezbollah ‘absolutely absurd’
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Senator Blumenthal Criticizes Trump's Comments on Syria and Hezbollah