The defense department also noted that the shelling took place outside the security zone, in the area where the US forces were present, "which was known to the Turkish military."
“This will definitely affect the relations between the USA and Turkey. The only question is to what extent. Of course, Donald Trump will try not to escalate the situation. If the shelling does not repeat, and Turkey explains what is happening, the American leader will not make any quick decisions and draw far-reaching conclusions. The question is that the situation has, in fact, passed to Congress. And because of this, I fell into the traditional confrontation between the Democrats and Trump, ”said Bruter.
The expert noted that in this situation, the Democrats will try to use what happened in order to "somehow discredit Trump."
In particular, he said, they may try to unilaterally impose sanctions against Turkey.
“It is possible that for Trump it will be very unpleasant, because, to one degree or another, will force him to worsen relations with Turkey. But this may already have consequences. In general, the American president would not want to be involved in this situation. However, judging by how the circumstances are, he will not be able to avoid this. He will have to make unpleasant decisions, and the Congress, for its part, will try to do everything possible to make Trump even more unpleasant, ”he said.
Previously, the Pentagon said that US troops did not suffer from shelling from Turkish positions in the vicinity of Syrian Kobani.