Trump Says Syria Could Fight Hezbollah; His Team Disagrees

At a July 21, 2026 White House meeting, Trump suggested Syria's leader could help fight Hezbollah, an armed group in Lebanon. A day later, Secretary Rubio said the U.S. prefers Syria fix its own country. U.S. intelligence warned the plan could backfire badly, pointing to Syria's 30-year military takeover of Lebanon that ended in 2005.