Trump calls out 'Animal Assad' for 'mindless chemical attack'

<p>President Donald Trump on Sunday condemned a "mindless CHEMICAL attack" in Syria that killed women and children, calling Syrian President Bashar Assad an "animal."</p> <p></p>

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Trump calls out 'Animal Assad' for 'mindless chemical attack'

<p>President Donald Trump on Sunday condemned a "mindless CHEMICAL attack" in Syria that killed women and children, calling Syrian President Bashar Assad an "animal."</p> <p></p>

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<p>President Donald Trump on Sunday condemned a "mindless CHEMICAL attack" in Syria that killed women and children, calling Syrian President Bashar Assad an "animal."</p> <p></p>