Video Evidence: U.S.-Backed and Turkish-Backed Terrorists Clash in Syria—But They’re Not Fighting Assad’s Army

A shocking video has emerged from Syria, revealing an ongoing battle—not between rebels and Assad’s regime, but between rebel factions themselves. The footage underscores the chaotic state of Syria’s civil war, where American-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) are clashing, raising serious questions about U.S. involvement and strategy in the region.

The SDF, primarily Kurdish, has long been a critical partner for the United States in the fight against ISIS. Meanwhile, the SNA, backed by Turkey, aligns with Ankara’s objectives, including suppressing Kurdish aspirations for autonomy. These conflicting priorities have brought two groups, ostensibly on the same side of the war against Assad, into open conflict.

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This isn’t the first time U.S. foreign policy has resulted in such tangled outcomes. Overthrowing regimes—no matter how brutal—does not guarantee stability. Libya serves as a glaring example. After U.S. and NATO-backed forces toppled Muammar Gaddafi, the nation descended into chaos, becoming a haven for extremists and human trafficking. Now, Syria seems to be following a similar trajectory.

The presence of multiple rebel factions—each with its own backers and goals—has turned Syria into a proxy battlefield. Groups like Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), considered a terrorist organization by the West, add yet another layer of complexity to the conflict. With HTS, the SNA, and the SDF constantly vying for control, the dream of a peaceful, unified Syria seems increasingly unattainable.

President Trump understood these pitfalls. His America First foreign policy aimed to disentangle the U.S. from endless wars and focus on protecting American interests. The current administration, however, appears to lack a coherent strategy, continuing to pour resources into a conflict where even U.S.-aligned forces are now fighting each other.

The question remains: How will Syria’s civil war end? If history is any guide, meddling without a clear plan only prolongs the suffering. Trump’s instinct to pull out and prioritize American security was not only prudent but necessary. Syria’s quagmire proves that intervention for intervention’s sake is no solution.

Disclaimer: This article reflects a pro-Trump perspective on U.S. foreign policy and Syria’s ongoing conflict.