“He didn’t retaliate after the Marines barracks bombing in Beruit.”
I rcall that event.
Still am puzzled by his non-response. Unlike his character on so many levels.
Many of Reagan’s senior advisors, including (I believe) Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger — were strongly opposed to sending military forces to Lebanon in the first place. I’m sure that was foremost in his mind when the feces hit the fan there.