President Donald Trump and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun held a crucial meeting at the White House. Trump emphasized Lebanon's strong spirit and intellectual prowess, acknowledging the immense challenges the nation has faced for decades. He pledged robust U.S. assistance, vowing to address ongoing problems and ensure the country receives the respect it deserves, particularly concerning the Hezbollah issue.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced he is directing his administration to allow all U.S. airline carriers to fly to Lebanon following a White House meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, saying the move will make it easier for Americans to visit the country.
In a Truth Social post after the meeting, Trump praised Aoun for "working to transform his Country" and said he was directing his administration to allow all U.S. airline carriers to "fly directly to Lebanon so that Americans can easily visit this beautiful land."
"After meeting with the President of Lebanon, Joseph Aoun, who has done a remarkable job working to transform his Country, I am hereby directing my Administration to allow all U.S. airline carriers to fly directly to Lebanon so that Americans can easily visit this beautiful land," Trump wrote. "Hopefully, other Countries will do the same. Enjoy!"
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President Donald Trump shakes hands with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. (AFP via Getty Images)
Speaking alongside Aoun in the Oval Office earlier Tuesday, Trump called Lebanon "a country of great intellect" and vowed the U.S. would "help it a lot," while hinting at additional moves beyond his announcement on direct flights. "We've already solved some of them for Lebanon," Trump said. "As you know, there's a
