In a July 2021 meeting, King Abdullah II of Jordan was seen as a key U.S. ally amid instability in the region. President Biden characterized Jordan as a reliable partner. However, as King Abdullah prepares to meet with President Trump, he faces increased challenges. Trump’s controversial proposal to remove Palestinians from Gaza and cut aid to Jordan unless it accepts large numbers of Palestinians puts the king in a precarious position. Jordan relies greatly on U.S. aid and has a significant population of Palestinian descent, making the political implications of these discussions critical for the monarchy's future.
The king, who will meet with President Trump on Tuesday, may find Washington to be the tougher neighborhood this time around.
Rebuffing Mr. Trump's demands could imperil the more than $1.5 billion in foreign aid that Jordan receives each year from the United States.
More than half of King Abdullah's approximately 12 million subjects are of Palestinian descent, and experts say the survival of his family's rule depends on him digging in against Mr. Trump's plan.
Mr. Trump has reiterated his intention to expel Palestinians from the Gaza Strip as part of his plan for the United States to own the territory.
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