"Anne Barnard (@ABarnardNYT)
Ms. Barnard visits Syria for a few days once a year and yet she is qualified to speak on behalf of the Syrian people. Imagine if I visit China for a few days once a year and I write about the demands and aspirations of the Chinese people--without knowing a word of Chinese.
Was in Damascus when Trump won. Govt supporters ambivalent: He might be more pro-Assad, but what about their kids' visas/green cards? #Syria"
