International observers in Syria describe the situation in the Islamic State stronghold of Aleppo as being reminiscent of the Libertarian nominee for president of the United States.

Officials with the United Nations say conditions in the besieged city amount to what they are calling a “Gary Johnson moment.”

“With the constant hostilities, Aleppo is chronically getting get lit up, blazing virtually every day and night,” explains Juliette Tuma, spokeswoman for the U.N. Supervision Mission in Syria. “The once great city is constantly getting battered and blasted. Some say it’s totally wasted. In other words, Aleppo is having a Gary Johnson moment.”

“Aleppo is chronically getting get lit up, blazing virtually every day and night.”

Tuma adds that confusion and dysfunction are the norm in Aleppo, much like whenever Johnson is asked about foreign policy on live television.

Moreover, Tuma cites the former New Mexico governor’s mind to illustrate current combat activities against the Islamic State in Aleppo.

“The Syrian army and their allies are destroying the cells, just like the ones in Gary Johnson’s brain,” she says.