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Trump Prioritizes Commerce Over Chaos on Middle East Trip

In his speech at the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum in Riyadh, President Trump announced the lifting of all sanctions on Syria to support its new government, stating, “I will be ordering the cessation of sanctions against Syria in order to give them a chance at greatness.” Politico reported that he credited Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, joking, “Oh, what I do for the crown prince.”

Trump also extended “an olive branch” to Iran, urging a nuclear deal to ease sanctions, saying, “Iran can have a much brighter future. The choice is theirs to make.” He warned, however, that the offer “will not last forever,” threatening “maximum pressure” if negotiations fail. Trump continued to highlight a Middle East vision of “commerce, not chaos.”

Ever the dealmaker, Politico also reported:

The evening speech came after Trump, during his first day in Riyadh, met with billionaire investors and touted a $600 billion U.S. investment commitment by Saudi Arabia. Trump’s lofty remarks about the region’s development and future sought to broaden the focus on his week-long trip to the region, which he described as a place of growth and limitless potential.

During his evening speech, Trump contrasted his approach with past U.S. nation-building, noting, “A new generation of leaders is transcending the ancient conflicts of tired divisions of the past.”

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