President Trump's potential meeting with Ahmed al-Sharaa and the future of Syria
President Trump is considering meeting with Ahmed al-Sharaa, the former al-Qaeda and Islamic State lieutenant who has governed Syria since Assad's fall, with promises of oil deals, peace with Israel, and a new Trump Tower in Damascus. Western leaders are wary of Sharaa's intentions and his ability to protect Syria's minorities. Turkey and Saudi Arabia have expressed support for Sharaa's government.