Trump's Middle East trip begins with visit to Saudi royal court
Share this @internewscast.com


() President Donald Trump began the first leg of his four-day Middle East trip Tuesday with a visit to leaders in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Trump’s meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was punctuated by American efforts to end the war in Gaza, negotiate trade deals, maintain oil prices and dismantle Iran’s nuclear program.

Flanked by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Trump indicated the focus of his first major foreign trip is business.

The guest list for Tuesday’s lunch in Saudi Arabia featured some of the world’s biggest business figures, including:

  • Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX
  • Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock
  • Kelly Ortberg, president and CEO of Boeing
  • Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon
  • Ruth Porat, president and CIO of Google

The White House hopes to return more than $1 trillion worth of investments in the United States, a White House official told .

After Tuesday’s lunch, Trump is expected to participate in a Saudi-U.S. investment forum before attending a Saudi state dinner.

Talks are scheduled with some of the world’s richest countries this week, including Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

Qatari sources told the goal for their stop is $200 billion in business deals. Ethical concerns have arisen after the country offered Trump a free Air Force One replacement a Boeing 747 worth $400 million.

“I would never be one to turn down that kind of an offer,” Trump told reporters Monday. “I could be a stupid person and say, ‘No, we don’t want a free, very expensive airplane.’”

During the trip, Trump has floated the idea of stepping away from planned stops to visit Turkey as it hosts Ukraine-Russia talks on Thursday.

“I was thinking about flying over. I don’t know where I am going to be on Thursday,” Trump said Monday. “I’ve got so many meetings. … There’s a possibility there, I guess, if I think things can happen.”

The Kremlin has not said whether Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to Turkey.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Democrats Condemn Administration’s Withholding of SNAP Funds: A ‘Disgusting Dereliction of Duty

Late Friday, leading Democrats in the House criticized the Trump administration for…

Friday Night Football Fever Ignites Excitement on October 24, 2025

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The curtain closed on the high school football…

St. Pete Police Issue 24 Citations in Sweep of Over 50 Personal Electric Vehicle Riders

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — In an effort to curb illegal e-bike…

Five Injured in Shooting Near Howard University During Homecoming Week; Two Arrested

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — In a troubling incident near Howard University…

Breaking Update: Missing Woman Found Safe by Champaign County Authorities

Update at 6:27 p.m. CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Authorities have successfully…

John Sevier Residents Prepare for Seamless Transition to Tapestry Living: Move Scheduled Next Week

In Johnson City, Tennessee, a long-awaited transition is on the horizon for…

Fresh Leadership Sets the Stage for SSU’s Exciting Homecoming Parade Launch

SAVANNAH, Ga. () – A vibrant sea of orange and blue took…

Ex-Sanford Resident Apprehended for Allegedly Embezzling Thousands from Medicaid and Food Stamps Programs

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – A significant fraud case has emerged from Seminole…

New House Bill Seeks to Secure SNAP Funding Amid Potential Government Shutdown

On Friday, Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks, a Republican from Iowa, introduced a legislative…

Colombian Grandmothers Finally Celebrate Their Dream Quinceañeras

BOGOTÁ – At 72 years young, Rosalba Casas finally had the opportunity…

Week 11 Thrills: Top Scores and Highlights from Friday Night Blitz 2025

SAVANNAH, Ga. — Welcome to the eleventh week of Friday Night Blitz!…

Democrats Criticize Administration for Holding Back SNAP Funds: ‘A Disturbing Neglect of Responsibility

Leading House Democrats sharply criticized the Trump administration on Friday evening, accusing…