Joel Rayburn
Joel Rayburn is a former U.S. diplomat and military officer who served as the Special Envoy for Syria during the Trump administration, where he focused on U.S. policy towards the Syrian conflict and efforts to counter the influence of the Assad regime. Recently, he was in the news due to his nomination to head the Middle East portfolio for the State Department, where he expressed skepticism regarding the new Syrian leadership under Ahmed al-Sharaa, referencing his past as a jihadist and the complexities of U.S. engagement with Syria.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
No country-level mention data available.
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
Joel Rayburn served as Trump’s Syria envoy and has been nominated to head the Middle East portfolio for the State Department.
5