Ex-ISIS Envoy Who Killed Americans In Iraq To Be Hosted At White House This Month

Donald Trump is scheduled to host Syria's interim leader, Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, in Washington, a historic first. Al-Jolani, a former ISIS and al-Qaeda figure who fought against American forces, will be in the Oval Office. This visit follows the US-backed overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, leading to HTS's control. The US removed a bounty on Al-Jolani's head before a meeting in Riyadh. Syria anticipates discussions including sanctions relief and stronger US-Syria relations. Cooperation against terrorism is planned, despite lingering questions about HTS ties to extremist groups. US media outlets have reported on Al-Jolani's history and his group maintaining ties to extremists. Al-Jolani's HTS has been accused of sectarian attacks against minorities in Syria. The leader claims to ensure equality while his group's actions contradict the claims. The article suggests this is part of a political shift, potentially linked to regime change.