This blog states that Trump uses two limited reasons why he is striking Syria now:
www.vox.com/...
My guess is this was calculated to change the subject, distract us from his low poll ratings, Russian ties, multiple investigations, etc. I do not think for a minute that he did this because of the loss of life in Syria. If he really cared about the Syrian civilians, he would welcome the refugees here, and would actively work with world leaders to end the tragedy that has been going on for seven years in Syria and the entire Middle East.
This could be the beginning of a very rough time for all of the earth. I hope and pray for true peace and justice for all