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Trump says he’ll speak to Hezbollah if asked by Lebanese president

By Christian Datoc
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President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he would personally speak with Hezbollah leadership if asked to do so by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.

Unlike past presidents, Trump has repeatedly flouted norms regarding direct American negotiations with terrorist groups, something he himself referenced during a bilateral meeting with Aoun at the White House.

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