Syrian Head Of State Visits White House For First Time Since 1946

Syria’s president is in Washington for a meeting with President Trump. It’s the first visit to the White House by a Syrian head of state since 1946. Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, who once had ties to al-Qaida, led the toppling of Syria’s former president last December. Donald Trump has described al-Sharaa as a “young, attractive guy” and a “tough guy.” His visit comes after the U-S lifted sanctions imposed on Syria.