Trump Plans Mideast Trip, Praises Ties With Saudi Crown Prince

Trump said he plans to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and possibly the United Arab Emirates in the coming weeks, according to The Wall Street Journal. He called Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman a good friend and noted that the kingdom had committed to spending “close to a trillion dollars in American companies.” A White House official said international travel is being considered but no final plans have been made. Trump has made the Middle East central to his agenda, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s role in the Ukraine-Russia talks and OPEC leadership.