Aoun's Gamble in Washington: Can Trump Deliver? The meeting between Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and US President Donald Trump at the White House is a high stakes gamble for both leaders.
Aoun seeks to enlist Trump's support for his agenda, which includes negotiations with Israel over its withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
Critics argue that Aoun has no leverage to bring to the negotiation table and that relying on US goodwill is a recipe for disaster.