Trump’s awkward ‘how many wives?’ moment with Syrian president goes viral

Trump asks Syrian president about wives during White House meeting, sparking viral moment

During a historic meeting at the White House, President Donald Trump welcomed Syrian President Ahmed al‑Sharaa, marking the first visit by a Syrian head of state to Washington in decades.

While the discussions were focused on diplomatic matters, the encounter took an unexpected, personal turn that quickly went viral online.

As part of a gift exchange, Trump presented al‑Sharaa with a bottle of his signature fragrance.

He then said, “The other one is for your wife,” and followed up with, “How many wives do you have?” Al‑Sharaa replied simply, “One.” Trump quipped back, “With you guys I never know.”

Later, al‑Sharaa asked Trump the same question, to which Trump answered, “Uh, right now one,” prompting laughter in the room.

Lmaooo. Trump gave the President of Syria a bottle of Trump cologne earlier this week when he visited the White House.

“The other one is for your wife. How many wives?”

“One.”

“With you guys, I never know.” 🤣pic.twitter.com/3mUqwCIxva

— johnny maga (@_johnnymaga) November 12, 2025

The lighthearted, if awkward, exchange caught the attention of social media users around the world, highlighting a rare informal moment amid high‑stakes diplomacy.

Al‑Sharaa’s background adds context to the meeting: he was previously labeled a terrorist by the United States for his role in Iraq but transitioned into political leadership.

His engagement in Washington represents a potential shift in US, Syria relations, with discussions touching on peace, regional stability, and future cooperation.