This Week with George Stephanopoulos Full Episode: Sunday, December 8, 2024
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Dec 8, 2024 Discover a fascinating dialogue on the evolving dynamics of the Syrian conflict and its implications for U.S. military strategy. Jump into an intense conversation about a high-profile shooting case in Manhattan, unraveling its ties to healthcare access issues. Explore the potential future of immigration policies and the challenges facing the president-elect's administration. Delve into the implications of controversial defense nominations, and get insights on collaboration between incoming officials like Elon Musk and government leaders.
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Syrian Rebels Seize Damascus
- Rebel forces seized control of Damascus, ending Bashar al-Assad's 24-year rule.
- This impacts the region and global powers involved in the Syrian war.
Assad Regime Collapse
- Assad's regime was weakened without support from Russia, Iran, and Hezbollah.
- A new rebel movement, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, overthrew Assad in under two weeks.
US Troops in Syria
- The US has 900 troops in Syria to prevent ISIS resurgence.
- Any decision about their withdrawal must consider the ISIS threat and homeland security.