Syria’s new president tries building favor with Oval Office through ‘Trump Tower Damascus’ proposal

Published May 14, 2025 12:24pm ET



The new Syrian president courted the White House with multiple offers, including a proposal to build a Trump Tower in his country’s capital, in an effort to defuse tensions between Washington and Damascus. 

Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa prepared the proposal as a negotiating tactic ahead of a surprise meeting with President Donald Trump on Wednesday, according to Reuters.

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