Syria’s president: From rebel fighter to meeting with Trump
May 27, 2025
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Episode 1573 · May 27, 2025
Syria’s president: From rebel fighter to meeting with Trump
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<p>Until late last year, the United States had a US$10 million bounty on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.</p> <p>A former leader of the al-Nusra Front and al-Qaeda in Iraq, al-Sharaa was once an enemy of America.</p> <p>Now Syria’s transitional leader, al-Sharaa has just met US President Donald Trump, who called him “an attractive young guy” with “a strong past” and pledged to lift sanctions on Damascus.</p> <p>Today, Damascus-based correspondent, Heidi Pett, on meeting al-Sharaa in person, how he won an audience with Trump and what it means for Syria’s future.</p> <p> </p> <p>If you enjoy <em>7am</em>, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong><strong> </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong> Damascus-based correspondent, Heidi Pett.</p> <p><strong>Photo:</strong> PA/Alamy</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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