Trump praises Syria's new leader, says administration informed Israel before lifting sanctions on Syria
Prior to arriving in Qatar, Trump was asked about his meeting with Syria's President Ahmad al-Sharaa, telling reporters that he found the country's new leader to be "very good," adding that he's a "young, attractive guy."
"He's got a real shot at pulling it together. I spoke with President Erdogan, who I'm very friendly with. He feels he's got a shot of doing a good job. It's a torn-up country," Trump added.
Trump said that he thought that Syria would join the Abraham Accords after Syria "gets themselves straightened out," but he added that the nation has "a lot of work to do."
When asked whether he'd consulted Israel before lifting the sanctions on Syria, Trump said his administration told Israel they would do it. The president also said he rolled back the sanctions at the urging of Turkey and Saudi Arabia.
"The reason I did it is because I spoke with the President Erdogan and I spoke to Mohammed, as you know, and they thought it was very important to do, it gives ... them a much better chance of survival as a country," Trump said.
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