The odds of a quick resolution to the war appear to be dwindling by the day, and the political stakes for the president are only growing.

Erratic rhetoric, shifting goals and mixed signals leave allies, foes and voters unsure what the president wants from war

Even some of the president's supporters are questioning his plan and his overall poll numbers are declining.

Trump told G7 leaders he couldn’t discuss the war’s objectives on the call, but told them he had several in mind and wanted the conflict to end soon.

The odds of a quick resolution to the war appear to be dwindling by the day, and the political stakes for the president are only growing.