'Arrogance of a cowboy': US envoy slammed for off-the-cuff remark in Lebanon
As ambassador to Turkey and envoy to Syria, Barrack has not usually caused offense, though his role on Syria policy has led to some controversy among those who support the US-backed SDF.
U.S. Ambassador to Turkey and U.S. special envoy for Syria Thomas Barrack speaks after meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun (not pictured) at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon August 26, 2025.(photo credit: MOHAMED AZAKIR/REUTERS)BySETH J. FRANTZMANUpdated:
