After meeting with the President of Lebanon, Joseph Aoun, who has done a remarkable job working to transform his Country, I am hereby…
After meeting with the President of Lebanon, Joseph Aoun, who has done a remarkable job working to transform his Country, I am hereby directing my Administration to allow all U.S. airline carriers to fly directly…
Assessment
President Trump's directive to allow direct flights to Lebanon follows a meeting with President Joseph Aoun, whom he credits with transforming the country. The policy is framed as a way to encourage American tourism. Trump's call for other nations to reciprocate suggests he sees this as a model for international engagement with Lebanon.