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Initially silent as protests turned into violence, Asma chose to stand by Bashar. As civil unrest escalated into a brutal civil war, she transformed her charities to focus solely on regime supporters and became a trusted adviser to her husband. Under her influence, a PR offensive was launched, and leaked emails revealed her luxurious spending while millions suffered within the country.
The Western media turned against her, shifting from admiration to disdain as she became intertwined with the darker aspects of the Assad regime.