US says Syria’s transitional government a possible step forward

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration said Monday the formation of a new, more representative transitional government in Syria is a possible step in the right direction nearly four months after Bashar al-Assad’s ouster. 

“We recognize the struggles of the Syrian people who have suffered decades under despotic rule and oppression of the Assad regime, and we hope this announcement represents a positive step for an inclusive and representative Syria,” State Department spokesperson Tammy…