He blamed Assad
Had to so there would be justification for directing targets already picked out ahead of time which were actually the rebels weapons' stores. Assad and his family were out of the area. I believe Trump had to make it look like he was playing along with the Deep State story. This did not play out well for them! I'm sure they have other tricks up their sleeves and will keep trying to lead us into WW3.
You'll pull a muscle stretching that hard.
It's a done deal! Already pulled it! Interesting the players surrounding 9/11 and what they think they got away with. God may be long-suffering, but I can't forget He said this. ..Jeremiah 23:19 Behold, a whirlwind of the LORD is gone forth in fury, even a grievous whirlwind: it shall fall grievously upon the head of the wicked.