President Donald Trump quietly welcomed interim Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa to the White House on Wednesday, a historic moment as the two countries take another step toward ending decades of U.S. isolationism toward Syria.

Sharaa arrived at the White House shortly after 11:30 a.m. without the pomp and circumstance of the ceremonial honor guard that typically welcomes foreign leaders to the White House. He departed a little after 1:15 p.m., stopping to see Syrian supporters outside the executive compound.

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