Donald Trump lands in Saudi Arabia as Gulf visit to seek economic deals begins US politics live
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President Donald Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia marks the beginning of a four-day tour through the Gulf, concentrating on economic partnerships instead of the pressing security challenges like the Gaza war and Iranian nuclear tensions. Accompanied by prominent figures including Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the trip includes the unveiling of a substantial arms deal for Saudi Arabia, potentially exceeding $100 billion. Trump's conversations will also touch on broader geopolitical discussions, though he has opted to skip Israel and may meet with other leaders later in the tour.
Trump is focusing on economic deals during his four-day Gulf tour, sidelining issues like the Gaza conflict and Iran's nuclear threat.
The Riyadh stop features an arms package exceeding $100 billion for Saudi Arabia, which may include advanced military equipment.
Elon Musk and major business leaders accompany Trump to promote significant economic discussions during the trip across key Gulf nations.
Trump's criticism over accepting a $400 million plane gift from Qatar has been met with his defense that it is a transparent transaction.
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