Claim: In the wake of a missile strike ordered by President Trump on Syria in April 2017, senior White House officials admitted that it served no actual purpose.
Fact-check: FACT CHECK: White House Admits Syria Missile Attack Was a Publicity Stunt to Make Trump Look Good
Verdict: false
Organisation: Snopes
Author: David Emery
Date published: 2017-04-08T09:44:32