John McCain, Republican Senator and former presidential candidate, secretly visited Syria on Monday, where he met with rebel leaders. McCain's visit makes him the highest-ranking US official to enter Syria since its bloody civil war broke out over two years ago, the Daily Beast reported. He crossed into Syria from Turkey with Gen. Salem
John McCain Sneaks Into Syria, Meets With Rebels
Republican Senator John McCain is the highest-ranking US official to visit Syria since its civil war began.