Trump Locks In Massive Saudi Investment

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President Donald Trump hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) for a two-day visit, securing a pledge to increase Saudi investment in the US from $600 billion to $1 trillion. During the visit, Trump defended the crown prince over the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and announced a new mutual-security pact with the kingdom.

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Laney B1 year ago

No islamic country is trustworthy because their ideology includes lying to all us "infidels". However, Pres. Trump and the US often need to hold their nose to deal with world leaders for greater-good causes.

SGT USMC1 year ago

It’s not all Muslims. Islam does not call for death to infidels. That was add much later by the Turks created a more militant class and grafted it into their society creating what we call radicals. Islam is and always has been a peace loving culture. But how do you tell the zealots apart from the truly faithful. How do you tell a radical Christian from the faithful. How do you tell a terrorist or gorilla fighter from the populous. Make the answer simple, “you can’t”. Not until it’s too late. Human kind is inherently good, loving, and peaceful. The 1% causes us to be violent, untrusting, paranoid and afraid. Even to this day. Ther always has to be an enemy. Look how Congress and the media push us to hate one another. Time to see things with open eyes and not follow blindly. God Bless America.

Don G1 year ago

Concern. Islam Muslim is not compatible with American values, BUT we need to be friendly and respectful with all until shown they do not want respect. Hamas comes to mind.

Bob Hrebec1 year ago

Trust but verify. Muslims......they will tell you whatever you want hear, then do whatever they want. Lying is an art form with them. As long as we remember that and don't turn our back, sure, be their partner.

JJW JJW1 year ago

Bob has hit the nail on the head. JJW

Salvatore Quasarano1 year ago

Yes but not at the expense of a two State deal with Israel!!!!!!!

SGT USMC1 year ago

Israel like the United States which is mostly Christian and home to every culture in the world. Israel is mostly Jewish but it is also home to millions of other cultures. They all live peacefully. Just Hamas and injected Hasbulla.

SGT USMC1 year ago

No 2 state deals. Arabs and Turks have band these people, gypsies from their lands because they were violent. They had plenty of land to give them and support them. Now the smallest of the countries and non Muslim country, Israel is supposed to give up their country to cater to their demands when Hamas’ mantra is death to Israel. No culture deserves to live under constant threat. If they want these people to live and have their own land then put them up in an Arab country. Saudi Arabia and Iran have plenty of land. But they won’t do it because then they couldn’t use them as scapegoats. Treat others the way you want to be treated.

Bennett Machanic1 year ago

If one reads the Quran, the blueprint to world domination is clear and repetitive. Christians and Jews are infidels, to be converted or murdered. But the Sunnis hate the Shiites, and would kill each other if given an opening. F-35s and Abrams tanks are best not sold to the Quatars or the Saudis, as the potential of hostile use is real.

SGT USMC1 year ago

Help them yes. Partner with them yes. Give them our military products and equipment, absolutely not. These things help keep America strong and independent.

Than Johnson1 year ago

Building a network of Arab countries to counteract Iran and equally Russian Communist influence is important. Now take on the terrorists in Red Sea area to ensure safe passage for shipping.

Jim Harmon1 year ago

There are so many reasons why this partnership will fail. I understand the President's agenda includes courting as many middle-east countries as possible allies. However, it is the very definition of a slippery slope. Egypt is about the only country that is the least bit trustworthy. A relationship with Saudi Arabia is at least a bit slimy if not toxic. The bottom line is that Saudi oil is a great incentive, and the government is going to have to live with what they get... but so do we!

David Hooten1 year ago

Hooty - Work to get more peace deals and strengthen the middle east and Israel cooperation

Terry McCall1 year ago

In order to keep the peace we often have to make diplomatic decisions with those whose ideologies do not align with our own.

Fred Scott1 year ago

I believe it can be of mutual benefit for both countries.

Linda W1 year ago

There could be serious long-term consequences. They could be our "friends" now but that could easily end.

RICHARD FURMAN1 year ago

Anything to get the middle East on our side

SGT USMC1 year ago

Why not get something back from them. They have enough of our money from buying their over priced petroleum. Enough to have resort sized mansion plates in hold, special addition golden vehicles, the finest Jewry in the world, and to literally live like kings. All because we taught them how to drill for oil. Then we let them rape us on prices for decades. It’s about time they put some of our money back into American hands. As long as the deal favors America not the Saudi royalty.

david kerkhoff1 year ago

yes, if it leads to lasting peace.

Doug Ebbecke1 year ago

It’s concerning as to how long any of these so called alliances may last after Trump leaves office. And with their investments inside our country what the long term influence may be on our citizens and country overall. Also puts them in a very unique position to create financial problems in the future.