World ‘A reckless gamble’: Four reasons critics decry Trump’s ‘impulsive’ Syria withdrawal October 7, 2019October 8, 2019 William Cummings, USA TODAY Comments Off on ‘A reckless gamble’: Four reasons critics decry Trump’s ‘impulsive’ Syria withdrawal Romney called it a "betrayal" that makes the U.S. look like "an unreliable ally," speeds an ISIS resurgence and creates a "humanitarian disaster."