World Aug 24 U.S. ambassador clarifies comments on Golan Heights that contradicted Trump's position By Abby Sewell, Sally Abou AlJoud, Associated Press
World Aug 21 Watch 7:52 U.S. ambassador responds to rising tensions between Israel, Turkey and Syria The Israeli military bombed an airbase in Syria, far from the Israeli border, sparking condemnation not only from Syria, but also Turkey and the Trump administration. U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack accused Israel of an “unnecessary escalation that does… By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn
World Aug 28 U.S. ambassador apologizes for saying 'animalistic' in reference to Lebanese reporters Tom Barrack, the U.S. ambassador to Turkey and envoy to Syria, said he didn't intend the term to be derogatory but admitted it was inappropriate. B… By Associated Press
World Aug 12 Jordan, Syria, and U.S. officials discuss war-torn Syria's reconstruction after deadly clashes In addition to the security challenges that Syria still faces since the fall of Bashar Assad's government in December, the country faces major economic and social challenges. By Associated Press
World Jul 21 U.S. envoy to Syria doubles down on support for new government and criticizes Israel's intervention Barrack suggested that Israel would prefer to see Syria fragmented and divided rather than a strong central state in control of the country. By Abby Sewell, Associated Press
Oct 14 Watch 8:26 Would Trump disrupt the economy? This billionaire hopes so By PBS News Hour Billionaire Tom Barrack, who made his fortune as a real estate investor, is a long-standing business associate and friend of Donald Trump, and now he's also an economic adviser and fundraiser to the Trump campaign. Economics correspondent Paul Solman sits… Continue watching