( CNN) President Donald Trump once famously “says hes” knew more about ISIS than US generals do . Now he wants to prove it.
The President announced an apparently impulsive decision that shook the world, demonstrated little sign of nuanced consideration, confounded top advisers and by the end of the day left Washington in chaos and confusion.
It was a move that appeared to clash with the central goal of his Middle East policy — containing Iran's regional influence — since it could leave a vacuum for Tehran and other outside nations to fill.
