Gabbard: ‘Clearly ISIS Has Gained Momentum’

Hawaii’s Democratic congresswoman disagrees with Obama regarding the progress of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.

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Tulsi Gabbard is once again making headlines for disagreeing with fellow Democrat Barack Obama.

On CNN’s “State of the Nation” Sunday, the Hawaii U.S. representative and military veteran countered the president’s assessment that the United States-led coalition is not losing to the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.

“Clearly ISIS has gained momentum, in particular over the last week, as we’ve seen the ground that they gained both in Iraq and Syria,” said Gabbard.

Palmyra, Syria.

Palmyra, Syria.

Flick: Varun Shiv Kapur

ISIS recently captured the city of Ramadi in Iraq and the city of Palmyra in Syria.

Asked about Ramadi, Obama told The Atlantic last week, “No, I don’t think we’re losing. … There’s no doubt there was a tactical setback.”

Gabbard also said that the U.S. should arm the Kurds in the fight against ISIS.

 

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