President Trump to Lift Sanctions on Syria via Executive Order, Says State Dept

By A Staff Reporter
Washington DC, July 1 — In a major foreign policy shift, President Donald Trump is set to issue a new executive order lifting U.S. sanctions on Syria, according to a statement made by State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce during a press briefing on Monday.

“President Trump will issue a new executive order lifting U.S. sanctions on Syria, reaffirming his belief that the Syrian people deserve a future of safety and prosperity,” Bruce said, emphasizing that the decision stems from a humanitarian perspective.