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Why not building hospitals for syrians, why not gaining a foothold through other means rather than a hotel for trump? Because that hotel only benefits him, his family and his friends, no benefits for Americans nor for syrians. Sound logic you have there.
He's appeasing the people who put him in power and who determine whether he stays in power.
Why would he bother appealing to the American people? We don't control foreign policy, and even if we did, the public is so fickle, ignorant, and easily manipulated that all it takes to get people to turn on him is a random unsourced tweet from a cryptobro.
The Syrians have only known dictators. In that context this is how you win over new friends and forge relationships, plus it's only a first step. It's a good opportunity for the USA to increase influence in the region, make a new ally, and find new business opportunities.