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Speaking of sanctions, guess who just scored some more sanction relief, not other than the

former Al-Qaeda leader, now known as Ahmed al-Shara, the current president of Syria, formerly

known as his nom deGhair al-Jalani.

So he made a historic visit to the White House

yesterday. First time ever by a Syrian head of state. So extraordinary. This guy just, I think

less than a year ago was a designated terrorist with a $10 million bounty on his head. Now he's

hanging out in the White House, warmly greeted by

Trump, playing basketball with former commanders who were previously out trying to kill him.

Let's take a listen to Trump here, D1, getting asked about his past and how he squares that

with their now friendly relationship. You can expect some announcements on Syria. We want to see Syria become a country that's very successful. And I think this leader can do it. I really do. I think this leader can do it. And people said he's had a rough past. We all have rough pasts. But he has had a rough past. And I think, frankly, if you didn't have a rough pass, you wouldn't have a chance.

He gets along very well with Turkey, with President Erdogan is a great leader.

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