During a signature ceremony of executive orders at the Oval Office, US President Donald Trump revealed his plan to visit Qatar, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia next month.
Asked if the journey will be initially in May, as stated initially, Trump replied, “This may happen next month, perhaps a little later.”
Trump highlighted Saudi Arabia as its first foreign destination, as the state promised to invest about 1 trillion in American companies, as the Times of Israel.
Trump’s upcoming visit to the Middle East is important on many fronts. The visit aims to strengthen American relations with major Gulf colleagues in areas such as security, business and terrorists, with hosting of major American military bases of Saudi Arabia and Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates is a major partner in regional military operations.
Trump’s visit also focuses on a large -scale investment pledge from Saudi Arabia, which has committed to invest about 1 trillion USD in American companies, possibly providing adequate economic benefits.
The Middle East, especially the Gulf State, serves as an important market for American exports, and can help to increase travel trade relations, increase safe deals and support American businesses in the region.
In addition, this journey comes at a time when the US wants to strengthen its energy security, as Saudi Arabia and UAE are the major players in global oil markets, both nations are investing in renewable energy sources.
Trump’s presence may indicate American support for peace efforts in the region, including Abraham Agreement, and can address widespread concerns such as Iran’s influence and nuclear program.
Politically, the journey contributes to Trump’s foreign policy inheritance, integrating relations with regional partners, emphasizes its “America first” agenda. Given the existing stresses about oil production and human rights issues, Trump’s journey can also help stabilize these relationships and reduce friction.
At the same time, Trump’s comments on Sunday stopped a wave of controversy during a phone interview with NBC News, as he suggested the possibility of demanding the third President, despite the obstacles of the US Constitution.
“There are ways you can,” Trump commented, raising concerns about their intentions to challenge the 22nd amendment, which limits the presidents to two words. “I’m not joking,” he said, although he insisted, “It’s too early to think about it.”
The 22nd amendment confirmed in 1951, especially suggests that no one can be elected President more than twice. President Franklin D. Roosevelt introduced amendments after serving four term, a condition that was unprecedented in American history. Any attempt to bypass this constitutional barrier would be legally suspicious, and it is uncertain how seriously Trump can consider such a step.
