Trump’s White House Welcomes Syrian President – Sanctions May Couchsurf
November 10 marks the historic arrival of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House, a first since 1999's diplomatic relic Farouq al-Sharaa’s peace talks cameo. U.S. envoy Tom Barrack promises drama: signing Syria onto the U.S.-led coalition against ISIS, because nothing screams partnership like friendly neighbors bonding over shared enemies. The Trump administration, which notoriously loves a second chance, wants Congress to erase the 'Caesar sanctions'—named after a military smuggler’s torture photo drop—targeting Assad’s economy like a blind date swiping left. Apparently, the sanctions have been on pause, pending Congressional approval, much like your favorite canceled Netflix series. Post-visit, expect round five of Israel-Syria talks aiming for a border security agreement, because why stop at historic visits when you can also dream big diplomacy by year-end?
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Syrian president’s DC cameo includes chill sanctions talks, coalition signings, and an Emmy-worthy plot twist: a historic Trump meeting. Caesar Sanctions on spectate mode, because who doesn’t love law limbo mixed with Middle East geopolitics? Popcorn, anyone?
Syrian prez attends Trump's party: 'Come to the coalition, we have snacks' while Congress debates dropping the sanctions like a hot mixtape from 2020.
Last Syrian White House visit was 1999—right when dial-up internet was still king. Now Ahmed al-Sharaa's crashing the digital age with sanctions on probation and hopes of peace deal sequels.
Source: Axios | Published: 11/1/2025 | Author: Barak Ravid
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