In a speech in Doha, President Trump's vision for the Middle East combines commerce with stability, resonating with regional leaders like Prince Mohammad bin Salman. His perspective contrasts with traditional ideologies, focusing on opportunity and achievement. Meanwhile, a GOP proposal for Medicaid reform aims to balance budgetary concerns with humane assistance, appealing to public sentiment. This proposal highlights the necessity for working-age recipients to engage meaningfully in society, marking a more popular approach to entitlement reform.
President Trump 'would have made a good sheikh,' quips Daniel McCarthy at The Spectator. 'He doesn't drink, he loves developing flashy properties to show off his power and wealth, and he's brutally realistic about the role of oil (and other commodities) in world politics.'
It's a 'rosy' vision, but not 'ideological': New Middle East leaders, like Prince Mohammad bin Salman, prioritize 'commerce, not chaos' (as Trump put it).
It will take all of Trump's skill and luck 'to make peace in the Middle East,' but 'he's made a promising start.'
The House plan makes 'targeted changes that are politically defensible,' including requiring working-age, able-bodied Medicaid recipients without dependents 'to work, go to school, or engage in community service for at least 80 hours a month.'
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