Historic Meeting: Trump Hosts Former Al-Qaeda Commander Ahmed al-Sharaa at White House Amid Diplomatic Breakthrough

Nov 12, 2025 11:12 pm CST

In an unprecedented diplomatic event, US President Donald Trump welcomed Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to the White House, marking the first official visit by a Syrian leader since 1946. The meeting between Trump and the former Al-Qaeda commander, once carrying a $10 million US bounty, featured lighthearted moments and discussions about sanctions relief, signaling a dramatic shift in US-Syria relations.