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Trump Secures $2T in Gulf Deals During Middle East Tour

Trump Secures $2T in Gulf Deals During Middle East Tour

Above: Trump and bin Salman sign at the Saudi Royal Court in Riyadh on May 13, 2025. Image credit: Win McNamee/Staff/Getty Images News via Getty Images

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The deals raise serious concerns about potential conflicts of interest, particularly regarding the Qatari aircraft gift, and could compromise US national security interests by providing advanced AI technology access to Gulf states. There are also worries about the implications of lifting Syrian sanctions and the broader impact on regional power dynamics.


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