Reuters: Trump backs Russia, Iran efforts to fight Islamic State
Leading Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump on Tuesday said he supported Russian efforts to fight Islamic State militants in the Middle East, including Syria.
Asked whether he backed those like Russia who supported Syrian President Bashar al Assad or those who see him as the source of Syria's current crisis, Trump told NBC's "Today" program: "I side with the group that says if Russia wants to go and fight ISIS, you should let them as opposed to saying were jealous we don't want you to do that."
Update: Trump: 'Let Russia fight ISIS' -- The Hill
WNU editor: Donald Trump is echoing what many Americans feel when it comes to the Syrian conflict .... it is a quagmire .... best to stay out. As to what is my take .... he is probably right.