Biden declares Assad's fall a historic opportunity for Syria's future

President Biden announced the fall of Syrian leader Bashar Assad as a "historic opportunity" for Syria. He pledged U.S. support for stability in the region and plans to engage with Syrian groups for a transition away from Assad's regime. Biden highlighted the weakened support for Assad from Iran, Hezbollah, and Russia, attributing this shift to recent conflicts in Ukraine and Israel. He noted that these changes have allowed opposition forces to gain control in Syria. The president acknowledged the risks of ISIS exploiting the power vacuum but emphasized the U.S. commitment to prevent this. Meanwhile, president-elect Donald Trump advised against U.S. involvement in Syria, calling it "not our fight."