The “siege” of Suwayda is ongoing in Syria… It’s why Christian leaders recently came together to send a letter to President Trump, warning the commander-in-chief about the dire situation for Christians and other minority groups inside Syria. The letter, written by Dede Laugesen, president of Save the Persecuted Christians, was delivered before Trump held a meeting earlier this month with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, with its contents imploring the president and other U.S. leaders to act on behalf of minority factions.
Individuals like Dr. Ben Carson, Eric Metaxas, Jack Hibbs and many others implored Trump to press al-Sharaa on the matter. Matthew Faraci, religious freedom advisor to the National Association of Christian Lawmakers, spoke to CBN News about the effort. Faraci — who decried the “gruesome” events unfolding inside Syria — said Trump is committed “not only to protecting Christians in Syria, but around the world.”
“What [Trump is] saying is … that ‘America First’ means that we protect Christians and we protect against Christian persecution,” he said, noting that leaders want to be sure Trump extends this to Syria and the Christians under assault there. Faraci said Trump reportedly spoke with al-Sharaa about these matters after receiving the letter. Faraci also addressed some of the disturbing background on the Syrian president.
