US EditionSchumer: Trump Middle East trip seems more like 'personal business venture'
- President Donald Trump visited Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on May 13, 2025, including stops in the UAE and Qatar during his Middle East tour.
- His trip followed pledges of large U.S. Investments from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, with reported figures ranging from $600 billion to $1.4 trillion.
- The visit highlighted the Trump family's extensive business ties in the region, including real estate projects with Dar Global and a new luxury golf resort deal in Qatar.
- Trump dismissed ethical and security concerns raised by Democrats and conservatives, stating, "I have a no-conflict situation because I’m president," while critics cited a "pretty glaring conflict of interest."
- The visit underscored concerns that Trump's foreign dealmaking could influence U.S. Policy to benefit his family's interests, despite White House denials of conflicts and affirmations of legal compliance.
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Schumer: Trump Middle East trip seems more like 'personal business venture'
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