Trump snubs traditional allies and marks Gulf power with his first major foreign trip

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Trump snubs traditional allies and marks Gulf power with his first major foreign trip

President Donald Trump will return to familiar ground in Saudi Arabia next week, choosing the kingdom as the destination for his first major foreign trip of his second term, just as he did in 2017 — once again bypassing the traditional allies who have usually hosted presidents.The decision underscores a broader Trump White House strategy, prioritizing the Middle East’s economic and strategic influence over North America’s deep-rooted trade and security ties.With an eye on blockbuster deals, a Nobel-worthy diplomatic breakthrough and the Middle East's role as a geopolitical fulcrum, Trump is chasing defining moments in a region that he has ..