Pentagon Spokesperson Reveals Surprising News: Additional US Troops Recently Discovered in Syria

During her campaign, Kamala Harris made the dubious claim, “As of today, there is not one member of the United States military who is in active duty in a combat zone in any war zone around the world, the first time this century.” This statement, however, ignored the presence of U.S. troops engaged in various operations, including combating ISIS in Iraq and Syria.

Pentagon spokesperson Gen. Pat Ryder recently revealed a significant discrepancy in troop numbers. Initially, officials reported approximately 900 U.S. troops stationed in Syria. However, Ryder stated during a briefing, “I recently learned that there are approximately 2,000 troops in Syria.” He explained that the additional forces are considered “temporary rotational forces” deployed for specific mission requirements, while the core 900 are on longer-term assignments.

Ryder acknowledged the confusion, saying he only became aware of the actual number shortly before the briefing. When asked why this information had not been disclosed earlier, Ryder denied any attempt to withhold the true figures and cited “sensitivity from a diplomatic and operational security standpoint” as the reason for the omission. However, critics questioned this justification, noting that such sensitivity would still apply now if valid.

This revelation has sparked skepticism about the military’s transparency and accuracy, especially given that the Pentagon has failed multiple audits in recent years. Some speculate the timing of the disclosure may be linked to the impending transition to President-elect Trump, who would likely uncover the true figures.

The lack of clarity and accountability in this situation raises concerns about whether the Pentagon has been deliberately concealing information or simply mismanaging its operations.

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