U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, July 21, 2026. (Credit: Saul Loeb/AFP)
Donald Trump struck a different tone. During his meeting with President Joseph Aoun, the first with a Lebanese head of state in 17 years, he adopted a distinctly Lebanese approach, both in the issues he raised and in the way he spoke, at times sounding almost like a Lebanese politician. The U.S. president voiced his commitment to Lebanon and determination to support the country and help steer it toward peace. Some context Trump welcomes Aoun at Oval Office amid Iran conflict escalation; Pledges to 'help Lebanon' Yet, when asked whether Lebanon could join the Abraham Accords, he stopped short of giving a definitive answer. He simply said the accords had proved beneficial and would likely expand to include more countries. Trump also praised Aoun and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, even saying he would be open to speak with...
Donald Trump struck a different tone. During his meeting with President Joseph Aoun, the first with a Lebanese head of state in 17 years, he adopted a distinctly Lebanese approach, both in the issues he raised and in the way he spoke, at times sounding almost like a Lebanese politician. The U.S. president voiced his commitment to Lebanon and determination to support the country and help steer it toward peace. Some context Trump welcomes Aoun at Oval Office amid Iran conflict escalation; Pledges to 'help Lebanon' Yet, when asked whether Lebanon could join the Abraham Accords, he stopped short of giving a definitive answer. He simply said the accords had proved beneficial and would likely expand to include more countries. Trump also praised Aoun and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, even saying he would be open to speak with...
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