Laura Loomer Slams White House for Hosting Syrian President with Tainted Past
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Controversy erupted on social media after a video surfaced of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa greeting supporters outside the White House, prompting a fiery reaction from conservative commentator Laura Loomer. The incident occurred during a historic visit by al-Sharaa, who is the first Syrian leader to meet with a US President at the White House since 1946. Loomer expressed her outrage on X, questioning how a 'jihadi-loving' crowd was allowed to gather on White House grounds to welcome al-Sharaa, a former ally of ISIS and al-Qaeda. She accused the administration of 'inviting jihadists into the President's home,' sparking a heated debate. However, the White House meeting was seen as a significant step towards strengthening bilateral relations between the US and Syria. Trump praised al-Sharaa's resilience, saying he was 'a tough guy' from a 'tough place.' The President also expressed his commitment to supporting Syria's development and regional peace. The visit comes as the US has suspended sanctions against Damascus for six more months, a move aimed at encouraging Syria's economic recovery. Critics, however, point to al-Sharaa's troubled past, including his imprisonment by US forces in Iraq and his association with extremist groups.
