President Trump arrived in Riyadh to begin his Middle East trip, where he’s expected to push for $1 trillion in Saudi investment in the U.S. and hold talks on Iran, Gaza, and global oil prices. On #MorningJoe, David Ignatius noted the growing strategic role of Saudi Arabia and other Gulf nations:
“These are not just economic friends, wealthy and able to invest in the US. They’re strategic partners, and that’s a big difference from what we saw eight years ago during [Trump’s] last trip. That time Saudis dreamed of having influence. Today, they really do have it, thanks to their role as a mediator”
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