Article snippet: President Trump surprised many when he announced late Sunday night his decision to pull back US troops from northern Syria, saying they would step aside for an expected Turkish attack on Kurds who have fought alongside Americans for years. Perhaps even more surprising has been the blowback he’s received from loyal Republicans who have staunchly defended him through other controversies, including the impeachment inquiry currently gathering momentum against him. Here’s a look at which influential Republicans are opposing Trump on the Syria matter. Senator Lindsey Graham The South Carolina Republican, who has been among Trump’s most vocal defenders, called the Syria decision ‘‘a disaster in the making’’ that would throw the region into chaos and embolden the Islamic State group. ‘‘I hope I’m making myself clear how short-sighted and irresponsible this decision is,’’ Graham told Fox News. ‘‘I like President Trump. I’ve tried to help him. This, to me, is just unnerving to its core.’’ He also sent a long tweet thread condemning the plan. Senator Marco Rubio The Florida Republican, who has shrugged off the key allegation in the impeachment inquiry — that Trump pressured foreign powers to investigate a top Democratic rival — tweeted that Trump’s shift on Syria is ‘‘a grave mistake that will have implications far beyond Syria.’’ Senator Susan Collins The moderate Republican from Maine, who has been more willing than many Republicans to condemn Trump’s calls for foreign i... Link to the full article to read more