President Donald Trump's Foreign Policy Towards the Middle East

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
President Donald Trump's foreign policy towards the Middle East is evaluated by panelists Aaron Cohen and Hugh Hewitt on 'Hannity.' Trump's 17th week back in office will see him focus on his visit to the Middle East, aiming for a proud, prosperous, and successful region with cooperative relationships and defeat of extremism.

Key Points

  • Trump's visit marks his first major overseas trip of his second term
  • Focus on visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates
  • Plans to broaden the Abraham Accords, which normalized diplomatic relations between Israel and Arab League nations
  • Trade negotiations with China to lower tariffs and address trade deficit

Pros

  • Focus on promoting a proud, prosperous, and successful Middle East
  • Aims to strengthen cooperative relationships with Middle Eastern nations
  • Efforts to defeat extremism in place of commerce and cultural exchanges

Cons

  • Ongoing war between Israel and Hamas
  • Ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program