Kurds 'may be releasing' IS prisoners in Syria to get US involved: Trump

Monday, 14 October, 2019 , 12:15

Washington, Oct 14, 2019 (AFP) — President Donald Trump suggested Monday that Kurdish fighters may be releasing imprisoned Islamic State group jihadists to force the United States to remain involved in northeastern Syria.

"Europe had a chance to get their ISIS prisoners, but didn't want the cost. 'Let the USA pay,' they said..." Trump tweeted, using an alternate acronym for the Islamic State group.

"....Kurds may be releasing some to get us involved. Easily recaptured by Turkey or European Nations from where many came, but they should move quickly."