President Trump's Middle East Trip

SOURCE www.npr.org
President Trump is heading to the Middle East to make deals benefiting the U.S. while leveraging personal ties and family business connections in the region.

Key Points

  • Trump's investments and assets are in a trust managed by his children.
  • Jared Kushner secured a $2 billion investment from Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund.
  • Gulf Arab states aim to establish close links with a sitting U.S. president for security reasons.

Pros

  • Making multibillion-dollar deals benefiting the U.S.
  • Leveraging personal ties and family business connections in the Gulf region.

Cons

  • Compromising the image of the presidential office due to family business deals.
  • Potential conflicts of interest related to personal financial gains.