U.S. President-elect Donald Trump speaks at his election night rally in Manhattan, New York, U.S., November 9, 2016. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/File Photo
Samia Nakhoul, Reuters: Islamic State sees chance to revive fortunes in Trump presidency
President Donald Trump has set out to crush Islamic State when it is already at a low ebb, but Islamists and some analysts say his actions could strengthen the ultra-hardline group by creating new recruits and inspiring attacks on U.S. soil.
IS has been weakened in recent months by battlefield defeats, the loss of territory in Iraq, Syria and Libya, and a decline in its finances and the size of its fighting forces.
Trump's pledge to eradicate "Islamic extremism" looks at first sight to be yet another blow to Islamic State's chances of success.
But Middle East experts and IS supporters say his election triumph could help revive the group's fortunes. They also believe his move late last month to temporarily ban refugees and bar nationals from seven mainly Muslim countries could work in the group's favor.
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WNU Editor: I always chuckle when I read commentary from "specialists" who believe that if you say or do the wrong thing that an Islamist would then feel compel to embrace jihad and terror. Sorry .... human beings do not operate like that. Bottom line .... the Islamic State is not dependent on President Trump for their support .... their ire and motivation is more directed at their Shiite enemies and their Sunni supporters than a new U.S. President who was only inaugurated a few weeks ago.
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