President Trump is set to meet interim Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, a former Al Qaeda leader who recently had a $10 million bounty on his head, signaling a contentious shift in U.S. foreign policy. Al-Sharaa, who was pivotal in opposing Bashar al-Assad and attempting to present himself as a leader of religious diversity in Syria, has had his bounty annulled by the Biden administration. Trump hinted at possibly lifting sanctions on Syria to promote a fresh start at the request of Turkey's President Erdogan, further complicating diplomatic relations in the region.
"President Trump will meet with interim Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa on Wednesday - despite the former al Qaeda leader having a $10 million American bounty on his head until recently."
"Al-Sharaa, 42, fought against American troops as a member of Al Qaeda in Iraq and founded the al-Nusra Front affiliate to battle Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad."
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