Two U.S. Congress members, both members of Trump's Republican Party, have visited Syria, marking the first visit by American lawmakers since Bashar al-Assad's ouster. They met with Syrian officials to discuss U.S. sanctions and Iran, as well as the country's diverse population and foreign fighters. The visit was organized by the Syrian American Alliance for Peace and Prosperity. The congressmen emphasized the importance of dialogue and expressed concerns about Syria aligning with China, Russia, and Iran.