Trump Says He Will Remove Syria from State Sponsor of Terrorism List In a move that has left many in Washington perplexed, President Donald Trump has announced that he will remove Syria from the US state sponsor of terrorism list.
At first glance, this decision appears to acknowledge the Syrian regime's efforts to combat terrorist groups such as ISIS and Al Qaeda.
However, upon closer examination, it becomes clear that this is not a simple matter of reevaluating Syria's status – it's a sign of America's waning influence in the region.