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