Trump to Congress: Syria to be removed from list of states that sponsor terrorism
U.S. President Donald Trump told Congress on Wednesday that his administration intends to remove Syria from the list of states sponsors of terrorism. According to a statement from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the…
Assessment
The Trump administration is moving to delist Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism, framing it as a step toward economic recovery and regional stability. The move follows a required 45-day congressional notification period, during which lawmakers may raise objections. The key question is what specific counterterrorism actions and political changes in Syria justify this shift, and whether bipartisan support or opposition emerges in Congress.