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Trump’s embrace of Syria and its jihadist-turned-president could shake up the Middle East
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday had tea with a former jihadist who until recently had a $10 million US bounty on his head.
Trump meets with Syria’s interim president, a first between the nations’ leaders in 25 years
President Donald Trump has met with Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa. It's the first such encounter between the two nations’ leaders in 25 years.
Trump Meets Former Militant Who Now Leads Syria
Shara, who once led a branch of Al Qaeda, was the first time in 25 years that the leaders of the United States and Syria had met.
How Syria's leader rose from al-Qaeda to a meeting with President Trump
"He's got the potential - he's a real leader," Trump said on Air Force One after meeting Syrian Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Trump gets rare praise from Democrats on Syria
But there’s one notable exception that’s emerged in the past 24 hours: Trump’s new Syria policy.
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Trump handshake caps Syrian leader’s journey from anti-U.S. insurgent to nascent Mideast partner
When the leader of Syria shook hands with U.S. President Donald Trump, it was a striking moment for a man who was an al-Qaida fighter in Iraq and was detained by the American military.
Trump admin live updates: Trump praises 'young, attractive' Syrian leader
President Donald Trump said Monday the tariffs against China would "go up substantially higher" than 145% if a longer-term trade deal is not reached before 90 days.
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