Downfall of chemical murderer Assad is boost for jihadists everywhere to strike – including in Britain

On X, the Republican leader wrote: "Opposition fighters in Syria, in an unprecedented move, have totally taken over numerous cities, in a highly coordinated offensive, and are now on the outskirts of Damascus, obviously preparing to make a very big move toward taking out Assad.

"Russia, because they are so tied up in Ukraine, and with the loss there of over 600,000 soldiers, seems incapable of stopping this literal march through Syria, a country they have protected for years."

He went on to blame former President Barack Obama for "refusing to honor his commitment of protecting the RED LINE IN THE SAND" which led to Russia stepping into the conflict.

Trump noted that Russia being forced out of Syria is "the best thing that can happen" as "there was never much benefit" in Syria for Putin.

"Syria is a mess, but is not our friend, & THE UNITED STATES SHOULD HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH IT. THIS IS NOT OUR FIGHT. LET IT PLAY OUT. DO NOT GET INVOLVED!" he added.

On TruthSocial the president-elect said that both Russia and Iran are now in "a weakened state" before he called for a ceasefire in Ukraine to "stop the madness."