Historic Summit: President Trump Hosts Syrian Leader Ahmed al-Sharaa at White House as Syria Joins Anti-ISIS Coalition

Nov 10, 2025 02:00 pm CST

President Trump welcomes Syrian interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa to the White House in a landmark diplomatic meeting, marking the first visit by a Syrian head of state since 1946. This historic summit follows Syria's inclusion in the US-led coalition against ISIS and represents a significant shift in US-Syria relations since the fall of the Assad regime, with discussions focused on permanent sanctions relief and future cooperation.