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Historic White House Visit: Syria's Sharaa Seeks U.S. Support

11/10/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on November 10, 2025, marking the first Syrian White House visit.
Sharaa rose to power in December 2024 after overthrowing Bashar al-Assad, described as a shift from designated terrorist to U.S. ally.
The United States is facilitating talks between Syria and Israel and plans a military presence in Syria, while Sharaa seeks sanctions repeal to attract over $200 billion for reconstruction.

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U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on November 10, 2025, marking the first Syrian White House visit.
Sharaa rose to power in December 2024 after overthrowing Bashar al-Assad, described as a shift from designated terrorist to U.S. ally.
The United States is facilitating talks between Syria and Israel and plans a military presence in Syria, while Sharaa seeks sanctions repeal to attract over $200 billion for reconstruction.