During his recent Middle East tour from May 13 to 16, 2025, President Donald Trump visited three countries. These countries were Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The official purpose of the trip focused on economic partnerships, regional diplomacy, and personal engagements with key leaders. Unofficially, it involved a meeting with authoritarians from five countries. Two of these leaders are known criminals. The others are suspected but not convicted of crimes. There was little mention of the humanitarian collapse in Gaza. The destruction of cities and towns housing millions was barely addressed. Nonetheless, one of them is eager to fly in a brand-new airplane, a gift from Qatar.
Two Trump scallywags, Scott Pruitt and Ryan Zinke are trying to make a reappearance into the federal government. For example, the last time they were there, Donald Trump appointed them to be administrators of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of the Interior, respectively.
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