Historic Meeting Between Trump and Syria's Transitional President
November 11, 2025
Ahmed al-Sharaa, the transitional president of Syria, visited the White House, marking a historic occasion for him. President Trump expressed confidence in al-Sharaa, stating that he believes he is doing a good job in Syria, despite his difficult past. Sanctions against Syria were suspended for 180 days pending Congressional decisions. Al-Sharaa stated that his ties with Al-Qaeda are in the past. The meeting appeared to strengthen US-Syria relations.