I am surprised you have not figured out President Trump in 2 years?  He never telegraphs his punches. He intentionally provides misinformation to cause his enemies to react in ways that he wants then to react. Straight out of the Art of War. Mathis resignation was intentional and you should feel great he has left the job.  That just means the military war is over for now and has been won. The next phase is the homeland and taking out the garbage. By announcing the pull out the remaining/ hiding ISIS fighters pop up their heads to get popped.  They thought they might have an advantage and made a mistake. Two weeks ago, a new fort was built to include the Saudi’s and the Syrian rebels we are aligned with.  They are in a fierce battle with the remaining ISIS fighters. This is not a new battle. History will record one Syria battle between 550 Russian soldiers and 80 US Soldiers.  Russia thought the US would retreat from an area near the oilfields. When the battle ended ALL the Russian forces were dead and injured. Those 80 were helped by B-52’s, C130’s and Apaches.