Biden's flawed rationale for keeping troops in Iraq and Syria

Anti-government protests in Baghdad turned violent last Friday. Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al Kadhimi survived an assassination attempt on Sunday. Iranian-linked militants are suspected.

Despite the political chaos and violence, U.S. leaders reassure Baghdad that our military support will remain resolute. What Washington should be doing, however, is prioritizing U.S. security and prosperity and planning the withdrawal of the small contingent of U.S. troops still in Iraq.