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Democratic Control Could Put the Trump Administration’s Relationship with Ahmed al-Sharaa’s Government Under Closer Scrutiny
The newspaper "Al-Akhbar" reported that Democratic control of both chambers of the U.S. Congress could subject the Trump administration’s relationship with Ahmed al-Sharaa’s government to closer scrutiny and pave the way for the use of legislative and financial leverage in dealing with Damascus.
According to the newspaper, the new Congress could review U.S. military aid, sanctions and funding, potentially narrowing the administration’s room for maneuver on Syria. U.S. envoy Tom Barrack could also be among those most affected by these developments, as his policies and actions may face greater scrutiny in Congress.
The newspaper noted that issues including Suwayda, foreign fighters, relations with Israel and the rights of Syria’s various communities could become topics of debate and pressure on al-Sharaa’s government if the balance of power in the U.S. legislature shifts.
These scenarios will depend on the election results, the makeup of the next Congress and how willing its members are to use their powers to scrutinize the administration’s Syria policy.
