Trump will attend dignified transfer of the 2 National Guard members killed in Syria
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Key Points:
- President Donald Trump is visiting Dover Air Force Base to participate in the dignified transfer of two Iowa National Guard members killed in a Syrian desert attack, Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar and Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard, along with a U.S. civilian interpreter.
- The fallen soldiers are being honored as heroes by the Iowa National Guard, with family and officials highlighting their dedication, faith, and commitment to service.
- Trump expressed confidence in interim Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, distancing the attack from his leadership and attributing the violence to ISIS, despite the ongoing U.S. coalition presence in Syria.
- Three other Iowa National Guard members were injured in the attack, with their conditions reported as stable or good, though they have not been publicly
