Trump’s Meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa
US President Donald Trump expressed his admiration for Syria’s “young, attractive” interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa during a recent meeting in Damascus, highlighting his toughness and potential for leadership. Trump, who recently lifted sanctions on Syria, encouraged Sharaa to join the Abraham Accords and take decisive action against foreign terrorists and ISIS in the region. This meeting marks the first interaction between US and Syrian leaders in over 20 years, with Turkish President Erdogan also expressing confidence in Sharaa’s leadership.