Trump to Host Syrian President in Landmark White House Meeting

U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House on Monday, the administration announced. The meeting signals a major turn in U.S.–Syria relations, following years of diplomatic isolation.

Al-Sharaa took power in Syria after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad in December and has moved quickly to rebuild ties across the Middle East. The White House said the visit aims to “advance regional stability and cooperation.”

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the talks will follow the U.S. decision in June to lift most sanctions on Syria. The administration framed the move as an opportunity to support Syria’s political and economic recovery under its new government.

• Trump to host Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in first U.S.–Syria summit in over a decade
• White House meeting marks major shift in U.S. policy as Trump seeks to rebuild ties with Syria
• Trump, al-Sharaa to discuss regional stability after U.S. lifts key sanctions on Syria

Trump previously met al-Sharaa in Riyadh, where he encouraged Syria to normalize relations with Israel. The president has praised al-Sharaa as a “strong partner” despite criticism over his record and past links to armed groups.

Washington has also asked the United Nations Security Council to lift remaining sanctions on al-Sharaa and other Syrian officials ahead of the visit. A draft resolution has been submitted, though approval remains uncertain.

The White House meeting will be the highest-level contact between the two countries in over a decade. For Trump, it offers a chance to reshape U.S. policy in the region. For al-Sharaa, it is an effort to end Syria’s international isolation and attract foreign investment.

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Analysts warn that while the meeting marks a symbolic breakthrough, major challenges remain, including Syria’s humanitarian crisis, ongoing security concerns, and the need for political reform.