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Trump Tells Russia: 'Get Ready' For U.S. Missiles Striking Syria

President Trump had a strong message for Russia in their disagreement over Syria, saying, "You shouldn't be partners with a Gas Killing Animal who kills his people and enjoys it!" Trump is seen here in the Oval Office at the White House on Tuesday.

President Trump had a ready retort to a Russian threat to shoot down any U.S. missiles in Syria: "Get ready Russia, because they will be coming, nice and new and 'smart!'"

Trump tweeted that news early Wednesday and added, "You shouldn't be partners with a Gas Killing Animal who kills his people and enjoys it!"

In response, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova , "Smart missiles should fly towards terrorists, not the legitimate government which has been fighting

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