Both Republicans and Democrats support President Donald Trump in building a relationship with Syria — though the road ahead is long and complicated.
The Trump administration has begun lifting sanctions on Syria and isn’t necessarily pushing for the country’s new leadership to establish a democracy. Experts don’t necessarily see that as a bad thing. And some Democrats, too, are willing to see how the country’s new leadership plays out.
“I want a democracy in Syria, but there are some really important interim steps that this government can take,” Sen. Chris Murphy told NOTUS. “Simply showing a commitment to building a Syria that doesn’t discriminate based upon sect or ethnicity is really important.”