On April 13, the United States, along with European allies, launched an attack on Syria. The attack was a direct response to a chemical attack near Damascus that killed 40 people, believed to be ordered by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Britain and France joined the United States in the attack to show resolve for what British and French leaders call constant violations of International Law. President Trump described the attack as the beginning of a sustained effort to force President Assad to stop using chemical weapons.

The decision to strike Syria was one that was needed.

“The strike hit three targets: a research center in Damascus that was used in the production of weapons, and two chemical weapons facilities west of Homs, one of which was used for the production of the nerve agent sarin and the other was part of a military command post,” Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said.

“These are not the actions of a man,” President Trump said from the White House Diplomatic Room. “They are crimes of a monster instead.”

In response to the attack, the Syrian presidency posted on Twitter, “Honorable souls cannot be humiliated.”

This is not the first chemical attack on Syria. For years, Syrians have been victims of several chemical attacks. President Obama’s administration was seriously weak on the regime’s chemical attacks, only going as far as issuing a redline warning to President Assad.

The attack sends a message to President Assad that his use of chemical warfare will no longer be tolerated. Unlike President Obama, President Trump will no longer appease Assad’s regime.

This attack not only sends a message to Syria, but to Russia and China as well. It  is well known that Russia has long-term interests in Syria, such as military bases and weapons contracts. China has very close trade links with Syria as well.  President Trump let China and Russia know that he was not afraid of serving justice.

President Trump, along with France and Britain, sent a message — Western Democracy will no longer tolerate Assad’s ruthless regime.