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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.
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 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.
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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