President Donald Trump said Syrian President Abu Mohammad al-Julani has done an 'outstanding job' and managed to unify the country within a year and a half, according to his remarks reported Wednesday evening. The praise continues a series of recent statements by Trump expressing support for the Syrian leadership and its role in regional security.
President Donald Trump praised Syrian President Abu Mohammad al-Julani on Wednesday evening, saying he has unified Syria in a year and a half and done an 'outstanding job.' The remarks, reported from what appears to be a statement or social media post, follow a series of recent Trump statements in which he has encouraged al-Julani's government to take a more active role against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Trump had said earlier Wednesday that al-Julani could handle Hezbollah 'without knocking down buildings,' a comment Israel has opposed. The latest praise continues the U.S. president's open endorsement of the post-Assad Syrian leadership's regional role. No further details about the context or venue of the latest statement were provided.
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