Trump Inquires About Syrian President’s Marital Status During White House Visit
WASHINGTON D.C. – In a striking and unusual exchange during a recent White House visit, former President Donald Trump reportedly asked Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, “How many wives do you have, one?” Teh question occurred during a private meeting in the Oval Office, a detail revealed following al-Sharaa’s trip to Washington seeking sanctions relief.
The interaction, disclosed by sources familiar with the meeting, underscores the unconventional nature of Trump’s diplomatic style and raises questions about the tenor of discussions surrounding the complex geopolitical landscape of Syria. Al-Sharaa, who came to power in December after his islamist forces ousted the Assad regime, is currently attempting to secure the lifting of sanctions imposed under the Caesar act – legislation enacted during the Trump administration to penalize human rights abuses in Syria. The outcome of these efforts could significantly impact the Syrian economy and the ongoing humanitarian crisis within the nation.
Journalists were notably excluded from the Oval Office during the meeting between Trump and al-Sharaa, a departure from standard protocol for official state visits. al-Sharaa, 43, briefly addressed a crowd of supporters gathered outside the White House upon his departure around 1:20 pm.
During the meeting, al-Sharaa reportedly reflected on his own challenging past, stating, ”We have all had difficult pasts, But he has had a difficult past. And I think,frankly,that if I hadn’t had it,I wouldn’t have a chance.” He was seeking to advance the elimination of sanctions imposed under the Caesar Act.
